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If you are a single parent as a result to a failed relationship/marriage, how did you determine that enough was enough?I am in the predicament now as to whether giving up or continuing to try, but do not see much hope if we do. We have already tried counseling and my partner shows no improvement. As a matter of fact it's only gotten worse. If it weren’t for having a child together I hate to say, that I would probably be done with it today. However, coming from a broken home myself, I wanted the exact opposite. Hence, the 'let's try to make it work' approach we have been taking. I am just so tired and I am no longer happy.

 

I can feel your sadness through your writing 1Mom. As a formerly divorced parent, I know how hard it can be. I would advise you to shift the focus from working on the relationship to working on yourself. Go for individual counseling, do some soul searching, take some me time. The answer to your question "how do you determine that enough is enough" will become much clearer once you have done some self examination and worked on yourself. Plus, i think your child will be happier with a Happy Parent--single or not. Wishing you all the luck in the world--and much happiness in the future.