Thank you very much for your insight. I am new to the blogs, so I am still learning how to use them. I am looking forward to reading much more from you as well as others.

TheCaptain- I would appreciate your insight on my relationship, I am confused and frustrated on which way to go, can you help?

I have been in a relationship now for 11 years and always stood by it regardless of how my partner has selfishly behaved. I am at a turning point in my life where I have begun to realize that I have needs as well and embarked on my own endeavors however have been made difficult by the ones that should support me the most. They are only okay if they don't inconvenience him, or at least that is how it appears. It is now, when I have begun to separate and gain independance, that the support is shown for those endeavors. Is this person only trying to keep me or are they being sincere or am I being selfish? I never put a thought into ending it before now but now seems like there is no other option for either of us to be happy.

Birthdays:

Mine: 10/27/76

His: 12/19/75

TheCaptain- I would appreciate your insight on my relationship, I am confused and frustrated on which way to go, can you help?

I have been in a relationship now for 11 years and always stood by it regardless of how my partner has selfishly behaved. I am at a turning point in my life where I have begun to realize that I have needs as well and embarked on my own endeavors however have been made difficult by the ones that should support me the most. They are only okay if they don't inconvenience him, or at least that is how it appears. It is now, when I have begun to separate and gain independance, that the support is shown for those endeavors. Is this person only trying to keep me or are they being sincere or am I being selfish? I never put a thought into ending it before now but now seems like there is no other option for either of us to be happy.

Birthdays:

Mine: 10/27/76

His: 12/19/75

I have been in a relationship now for 11 years and always stood by it regardless of how my partner has selfishly behaved. I am at a turning point in my life where I have begun to realize that I have needs as well and embarked on my own endeavors however have been made difficult by the ones that should support me the most. They are only okay if they don't inconvenience him, or at least that is how it appears. It is now, when I have begun to separate and gain independance, that the support is shown for those endeavors. Is this person only trying to keep me or are they being sincere or am I being selfish? I never put a thought into ending it before now but now seems like there is no other option for either of us to be happy.

Birthdays:

Mine: 10/27/76

His: 12/19/75

Looking forward to your response!

My birthday is October 27, 1976