Instability

In the 8 years we’ve been married we have lived in 3 different states, had 7 different addresses, had 3 children, and had 2 traumatic losses of babies around 5-6 month mark. We’ve switched churches around every 2 years and now he wants to switch again. I honestly can’t handle another transition. I tried using “I can’t,” statement and he said he didn’t feel respected. I said, “I can’t cope with another transition.” I’m entertaining the idea of saying he can go to another church but I’ll stay at our current one. For context, he’s argued over theological issues with ministers at every church we’ve been to. His values have changed over the years as he’s studied theology so I just think he’s growing weary with our church fellowship. Also the church he wants to switch to is one that we previously left. I just can’t ride this roller coaster but I want him to feel free to make decision best for him. Is that respectful if I say I can’t go? In our church I’ve never seen this so it would be very unorthodox.

Posted Mar 8, 2026, 8:06 PM UTC

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