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Struggling to stay confident

My boyfriend and I have been together 2 years now, and friends since grade school. The band members are also good friends since grade school and all of us get along very well. They are on the brink of making it, and fears I thought I had dealt with are constantly resurfacing. There are good days in terms of worrying and bad but it's started to be mainly bad, and I feel so guilty because he hasn't given me any reason to not trust him it's more faults I find with myself. I have no musical talent, I'm not a producer videographer none of that. Instead I'm an academic, I have an engineering degree and pursuing a law degree at an Ivy League, as well music or any form of art were never my thing, I'm a national athlete in hockey, rugby and lacrosse, have several of my own charitable foundations, a high ranking position at my family's engineering firm, and do everything in my power to help him and the band and make sure he is happy. When I list it all out and look at myself on paper yes I seem like a good catch, but then all I can think is I'm no super model, I'm no singer there is nothing I can do to help his career. There is no reason I can see him not wanting to cheat. Admitingly I am not the most attractive person out there and in your twenties isnt that all that matters? I don't want me being with him to hold him back, and I don't think I'm good enough for him or strong enough for this. How do you all stay confident that you are the best person out there for them? They are gone this week recording, he is returning tomorrow and I still haven't decided if I am walking away from this or not, guidance is appreciated

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Posted by Taylor on 12/22/2013 02:29 PM | edit | delete

 
I think if you really love him and you know he loves you there's no reason to not stick it out and see what happens. I have the same insecurities as you (it's a daily process as you said there's good and bad days) and trust me I know the feels. You , I think, should work on believing in yourself and the relationship. You sound like an amazing woman that any man should be lucky to be with. You don't have to be a singer or a videographer for him...just be his number one fan. That's what counts. Be the woman he can come home to and relax with. From what I can tell the musician life is quite stressful sometimes. It's hard to believe sometimes I know but make it a daily thing to work on and I think things will be great! I wish you all the best! :)
posted by Kayla on 12/22/2013 03:51 PM | edit | delete

Taylor,  I just wrote a lengthy and heartfelt reply that the computer ate - grrr!  

I'm so sorry you're struggling!  Please try and focus on the inward components of your relationship, like love and respect and appreciation and acceptance, not the outward components, like your resume.  Your professional accomplishments have nothing to do with how he feels about you, and your ability to further his career is immaterial unless he is trying to sleep his way to the top (in which case you wouldn't want him anyway).  Also, if he loves you like he should (20s or not), you are the most beautiful woman in the world to him.  Please consider reading a couple of books to help you find strength.  Men are From Mars is very popular and talks about how men and women receive love differently.  The Rules is very UNpopular, but talks about how to find your own footing and be strong.  I think both could add value to your current situation.  

Please write in any time, and we'll be here to support you!  Stay strong!   

posted by Susan on 12/22/2013 06:31 PM | edit | delete

Taylor, My situation is similar to yours in that my dreams involve academia, while my boyfriend's dreams involve sharing his musical passion with the world. I continually have feelings of insecurity, and have talked openly with him about it, which I feel is the most important aspect of being in a relationship with a musician. Try to keep in mind that who he is on stage stays on stage, and you know who he really is. He may have admirers, but unless he has given you a reason not to trust him, I guarantee you he is thinking only about you. Knowing that he has you to keep him grounded will only inspire him more. When times get tough for me, I remind myself that I know my man more than anyone will know him, and that in itself is a blessing.
posted by Theresa on 12/23/2013 03:22 PM | edit | delete

 
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