My Husband Accepts Me But That Does Not Make It Easy To Accept Myself

My secret is a common secret. Now it is not so much of a secret. I have always had feelings for this woman. Deep feelings. She is very reserved and religious. We do have relations, but it is very seldom.

I was married before I was twenty and I was not sure of my feelings. I have children and a husband and I work at an industry. My feelings are a deep desire to be with her. When I am with her I want to be close to her. I am not so afraid now but she does not want to be the way she is and we have many discussions. I want to show her my feelings, not just talk about it.

When these feelings began I had many problems with my husband. We went to a woman to help us, and in a woman only conference she was able to help me tell her about my feelings for my friend. She insisted that I tell my husband, he needed to know. Even if it meant the end of my marriage.

My husband was quiet and listened and told me that he always felt that I had this secret. But that I am not excused from my responsibilities to him or my children. I talk to him always about my friend. I have no one else to listen to me. He helps me when I am with her, he has a way of bringing calm to her. He has helped me understand that her religion will not allow her to be the way she is. I accept myself with his understanding.

I do not hold myself from my husband. I did for a long time, but not any more. I have my problem but it should not be my husband's problem. And my friend, maybe one day she will be able accept who she really is, and that I will be there to comfort her.

My husband is here with me. He thinks it is good for me to say these things. Sorry, my English.

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Seagull57

by Seagull57 on Apr 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM

Maria, it's sorry to have to say this, but it may be time to move on from your friend. She has her beliefs and that seemsunwilling to start from them! Stay in touch, but pining for her and her affection is not helping either of you! Focus on your marriage and your family. Your husband seems like a reasonable man. Let him know that you will continue to seek out a female lover and companion, but for now, that portion of your life is over. Best of luck!

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