Babe - all relationships are very different and what works for one couple could shatter another. What I do know is respect, support, and kindness have to come from both sides to keep a relationship strong. If your bloke is a good man but basically is insecure all you can do is reassure him that you love him. Remember you are both equally invested here and you need to feel valid and appreciated too. Tell him why it is important for you and how you see this as a positive thing for you all . Don’t feel pressured or pushed either way but please ask yourself why this man is not giving you the support, respect and kindness you are giving him and when you’ve worked that out then you can make your decision and move forward x you clearly have gone above and beyond previously to accommodate his feelings and obviously this decision hasn’t made you happy - if he can’t see how unfulfilled you are then you clearly have an issue and it sounds like he is hoping that this will go away if he makes it a you issue - that’s not being respectful Hun x whatever you decide to do make it count and give it your all - your kids will be looking and learningHeyyy guys I hope you’re all good, this is an off the topic of shameless, but I needed some advice, back in January I started a course to become an early years educator (level 3) as both my babies are in school so I had nothing to do after doing the household chores and stuff, long story short my husband (after being influenced by other family members) said it’s best for me to stop doing the course so even though I absolutely loved it and formed a bond with the kiddos there, I’ve stayed at home since July and as much as I enjoy the free time I want to get back into doing something so without telling him I applied for another course and they rang me and asked for my details for a enrolment and induction he was all up for it and then proceeded to say “oh you don’t ever mention anything to me and do things behind my back” the reason why I did it behind his back is because I genuinely feel like he doesn’t want me to reach my full potential and every time I talk about work he shuts me down, I don’t want to have to rely on him for the rest of my life, and now on minute he’s up for it and the next minute he’s telling me not to do it, idk what to do any advice will be appreciated xx