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Forced to marry my first cousin, but I loved another man

Every single day ends with fighting and arguments, because we both married for our parents’ happiness rather than our own.

Arguing mother is near impossible to live with

My mother is making living with her an ordeal, when all I wanted to do was help

In my marriage, communication always results in conflict

I cannot speak to my husband in a frank manner as it results in arguments and I just do not have the energy anymore. I don’t want it to affect our children.

We are abusive toward each other but I don’t know how to end the relationship

I want to terminate this relationship although it is extremely difficult. His attitude is deplorable and I am equally responsible for this mess. The stigma surrounding break up is huge.