So this is abit of a complicated situation.

my partner and I were together for 4 and a half years. We had our ups and downs like any other couple but he always struggles with being honest.

we have 2 young daughters together who are 3 and 1.

we split up in October last year and recently over Christmas he reached out to me and said he misses me and realised he lost the best thing that ever happened to him. He has promised to go on may counselling courses to address his controlling behaviour and also believes he suffers from narcissistic traits. Which he has also said he would like to have counselling for.

He has said that he doesn't expect to get back together straight away and that he wants me to see the changes before I make any kind of decision. Even if it takes 6 months. All he has said is he wants to see me often so he can show me his progress and the things hes learnt, as well as use that time to spend a little time with me.

The problem is my family have never liked him, and they have put me in a position where I basically have to choose between him or them. They said they would cut me dead if I ever went back there.

but we have 2 children together and I of course love him. So what should I do?

I want to see the changes he makes and I would want nothing more than to be back with the person who was my everything. But I also don't want to lose my family so im feeling very torn.

Please help me!!