I cant go on like this forever. one of the bs excuses my wife made after her affair was how shed found new excitement. e. just because someone throws something down it doesnt mean you have to pick it up. The truth lies in the middle, where two selfish people made themselves look like all that and they were both stupid enough to think that someone who was willing to lie and deceive their spouse would magically be some honest, ethical person with THEM. 2010-2019 Emotional Affair Journey. Hes preoccupied with other things. He never raises his voice. He shops with me for groceries or they dont get bought. My parents were recent ly deceased, I had no money cause he would not work, and no where to go. Its control, but only when he sees me doing things that dont involve him. You deserve to have a marriage that doesnt just survive - it thrives! You might think, "I'm a good husband and father, I don't cheat, I'm not mean or abusive, and I'm a good provider financially. (Including but not limited to: slut, bitch, whore, for the streets, etc. 25 Signs Your Husband Doesn't Love You Anymore 1. First, try to be more positive when youre around him. My dumb self will tag along because "it's at least something". Prior to our experience with infidelity Linda had always been the family organizer and planner and she did a hell of a job. Now he is going away on a friend's five-day stag trip. Weve been married 42 years. Rachel, hes not winning or in control. The affair has changed that for me. An issue my husband never wants to do anything with me could also mean that hes an introvert and he just needs some time alone to recharge. f. I can and will choose PEACE for my life. It had an article about trauma recovery that said basically you are healed when you can review the trauma in a non emotional way. The body can pass the infection. He often jokes about leaving his wife. Guess thats why she cant keep a man or have a real relationship. he said if she was going to be such a jerk, she didnt need to come over here, or he didnt need to ever be around her, blah blah blah. It may be kind of obscure sometimes but its there. Pisses me off too. But after she left, he was angry. Push me past the point of no return. Everyone makes mistakes, and your husband is no exception. We never get invited out anywhere together as a couple. Your email address will not be published. This short guide tells you what you need to know to survive the affair, heal yourself and emerge on the other side a stronger person. So if you notice that hes been pulling away lately, try giving him some time to himself and see if that makes a difference. I had almost no confidence left by the time I discovered her cheating. You are correct that i t does not excuse your cheating, but it does point out where your personal vulnerability was. What I thought would come back to me at some point (like a true relational marriage), is no longer my dream. So, if your husband is always working on projects around the house or taking care of the kids, he may be trying to show you how much he cares. This is especially true if he notices other women and gives you compliments less often. And that goes right to the heart of why so very few people actually DO leave. Dear sister, yes, these feelings haunt me daily. Even if youre not trying to ignore him, busyness can create an emotional barrier. Of course, theres more to a relationship than physical attractionbut it is important. For years, the six of us and all of our kids would go camping and do other stuff together several times a year. Additionally, try not to nitpick everything that he does wrong. Or going out together with friends or family? Try to understand and support his new goals. Wow I have been coming here for years. It's an example of his own insecurity and need to control you. In 2006, he experienced his very first bout of acute pancreatitis, which was determined to have been caused by extremely elevated triglycerides. And honestly I have done that at times. Blah blah blah. First, to the antisocial spouse (or person whose wife is saying "My husband has no friends or hobbies,") you might not think this is a big problem. I was never bored. Of course my sister feels that he is getting exactly what he deserved, put himself in that position, etc. If you're spending more time with work, kids, or hobbies, he may feel left out. Any infractions of this rule will result in a ban. He still waits for my direction and Ive stopped doing all I did because he wont put any responsibility onto himself. 3. We both are. Rewind 10 years ago and I was a single 25-year-old freshly off finishing grad school at NYU who was moving to start a new chapter and a new job in Austin. Friday may 31st will be divorce day. Yup, I no longer want all the responsibility of doing it all, anymore. If your spouse is dealing with depression or anxiety, they may not want to do anything, let alone spend time with you and your family. While your situation isnt unique, it is nevertheless not typical. I think my summer project is going to be to read all of the blog posts and comments from the beginning. Refusal to go for walks could be signs of an underlying behavioral issue. Sound familiar? He helps make meals or we dont eat. 1. Nikada / iStock. I even take our children to the seaside on my own. My husband is a type 2 diabetic (which is totally uncontrolled) and has hypertension, elevated cholesterol, as well as several other health issues. He is at the point where it scares him to think of what he could have lost. Right now some days I just want to crawl under a rock. Lets face it, we arent children anymore, either have an adult relationship or dont, if you do not want to, then let the other person go so he/she can. If he's super passive aggressive or he doesn't like confrontation, this could be his way of telling you that he doesn't want a serious relationship with you. Stop thinking that your way is the "right" way. Five Lifestyle Rituals to Inspire Monogamy. Stacy Taniguchi grew up as a Buddhist in Hawaii and joined the Church so that he could marry his girlfriend who was a Latter-day Saint. You deserve it, you seem like a very nice lady. Learn how your comment data is processed. I am exhausted and depressed most of the time. She said the same thing about being bored and finding excitement. Respecting his wishes will go a long way in making him feel more inclined to spend time with you. This is a big red flag, and my advice is to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline and discuss this with someone there because. Once her (much older) husband started doing things to increase his T-levels, he once again became more active, horny, etc. My husband never wants to hang out and just spend time with me but then gets overly butthurt when we go more than a couple days without having sex. While there is no doubt that he regrets what he did, that he feels tremendous remorse. I am smarter this time around, and while I dont plan to live my life constantly suspecting him of something, I will not live it with blind trust again, either. He needs to stop using his depression as an excuse for not putting effort in this relationship and if it's this bad he needs to get it under control and start on medication or start seeing someone. Thankfully, my h told her, there is no way I will take the children away from their mother. If friends tend to be the parents of our kids teammates, school friends, etc. We have a son who lives in Australia and he would not even go see him. Empty nest for all of us is just around the corner. The affair partner wants to place the blame on the betrayed spouse. Im guilty of this some what, but all cheaters will have asob story regarding why they cheat. Take care. Samantha Rodman Whiten September 28, 2018. When that didnt seem to work, more bad mouthing me, more wanting my family. I was busting my ass and kissing hers at the same timeeven after the magnitude of her betrayal. Stay strong. he says he knows I am fighting for us but he also knows me and I am just getting ready for when we divorce. You have my prayers. If youre spending more time with work, kids, or hobbies, he may feel left out. She does not know our situation. I loved that. she willingly goes to counseling but I dont think think she puts much effort towards repairing our marriage. Two key things: our passion and our principles.. Some people think that threats have to be physical in nature to be problematic. Suppose your husband has started working longer hours, studying for a big test, or training for a marathon. In contrast my H is in the worst shape hes ever been and for the first time I see him slightly worried about how he compares to the men I must see at the gym. What this means for me is If he wants to pick an argument or indulge in another round of self pity, I dont have to join in. PS. Joke advice or advice that is conspiratorial or just plain terrible will be removed, and users my be subject to a ban. he had an emotional affair a few years ago and I have had a hard time forgiving him but I do not let him know this. And he needs to answer those questions. Routine can also lead to emotional isolation in marriage. Im sure my husbands girl friend was skinny and she really does think she is superior based on that. I have even spoken with his dr. Who says she doesnt see it yet he has all the signs. I couldnt say it better EG. All he ever wants to do is sit on the couch and watch TV. Lol. Fcol, its very tiresome, I guess we just have to focus on our h losing their way and were not strong enough to see their way clearly. That is exactly what my husband did and he admits it. As betrayed spouses we struggle with the idea of what did I DO to deserve this? Well, the truth is we did NOTHING. Ignore builds a wall between you and your spouse. my husband doesn t want to spend time with me, theres a chance he might not be intentionally ignoring you. Unique Proposal Ideas To Make Your Partner Say Yes, 21 Signs the Universe Wants You to Be With Someone, What to Do When a Guy Ghosts You: Obvious Red Flag Explained. We were trying to understand how they could have gotten to this place and hypothesized what could possibly be going on in their relationships, and why. Guess what happened, I lost focus on me again and I gained most of it back, it doesnt feel good at all. Here is how our date nights go: I say I think we should have some time alone, he says sure, I wait, he does nothing, I eventually text the sitter and make reservations, and we go. But when I am anywhere in public, if there are 10 people, at least 6 or 8 of them will be as fat or fatter. And he had better think about how to mentally gird himself and decide how to react calmly to it. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to assist you. was I the one responsible for what I did? So, one of the classic signs of a selfish husband is he holds himself in high regard and has a high self-esteem, to the point of being full of himself. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. Constantly needing reassurance from your spouse can be suffocating and is likely one of the reasons why hes pulling away. Alternately, the affair partner wants to place the blame on the cheating spouse. It's been 10 years of this. Where is the feeling that what I have devoted the last THIRTY years of my life to, has mattered? Someday shell wake up. And as the years go by and more time and effort is devoted to raising and nurturing kids and taking care of all of lifes other issues, this weakness, along with adventure and passion, is often overlooked. If your husband is cheating on you, its crucial to confront him and figure out what to do next. She was not invested like I was. She is a safer target to vent my rage towards. It drives me totally nuts. A Crappy Vacation Told Me My Marriage Was Really Over. They questioned whether or not they had anything in common anymore with their husbands. I value your opinion so I really appreciate your comments. Kind of hard though. I have only ever really seen him upset/sad once in 13 years. I can see how my h would prefer to forget. Then, really invite your husband to share his experience of what's been happening in the marriage. Excellent point Doug. What to do if my husband never wants to do anything with me because of mental illness? Best wishes Rachelyou have won what is most important to you!!! You never know, once your husband sees what a great time you are having. I am a spontaneous, energetic, social and active person. Devoted my life to him and my children..worked at a job I hated for the money and where am I know? How profound. I dont husband bash has either. The outcome is a husband who is detached and less interested in being around his wife. We have two very young kids and both work high-pressure, full-time jobs. If I interrupt the tv he gets annoyed. He's Totally Stopped Texting You Back. or situations/content involving minors. But basically things rotated around ME supporting HIM. In that case, likely, hes just trying to better himself. Do you ever feel that your husband is getting further and further away from you? My own personal sob story 20 years ago was that my husband was an alcoholic, and that he was physically abusive to me. If you want to create and sustain a lifetime of monogamy, then you must also know how to renew passion, inspire desire and sustain a lifetime of commitment.. It will always throw things twenty steps back. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Suggest ways to wind down together after a long day instead of just vegging out in front of the TV. In the midst of the fog, they can do no wrong, probably a fair way out of the fog too, before things start showing themselves for what it really was. This can make him feel resentful and unwilling to spend time with you. It's good for your health and can be a nice ritual for discussing your plans for the day. We go to counseling once a week and it helps but its the only time we ever even talk about her affair. Admitting that, its natural if you have those sentiments and are furious at him. If someone's lack of response has become a. Saturday night we met up with two other couples who we consider to be some of our closest friends. Absolutely NOT ! My husband said you dont know what was going on his life, what he was dealing with, etc. All of these will be removed and locked. If hes unwilling to make any changes, you might have to accept that this is how things are and find ways to occupy your time when hes busy with other things. Selfish people are extremely immersed in themselves. It makes me sick the lengths she went to, and I truly believe it was her manipulation, making him feel guilty for him being home with his family. Rafting, kayaking, swimming, water parks, cool restaurants No museums, tours, etc.-- you know, old-fogey . HA. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Your story proves my point. Im totally fascinated by what people have to say about infidelity and its helpful in challenging myself about what I think. If I would have filed at the beginning I would be years ahead in of where I am now in terms of my recovery. So, if you think this might be the explanation for the issue my husband never wants to do anything with me, make an effort to lose weight, get a new haircut, or buy some new clothes. Real boyfriends take their girlfriends out on dates. If he sees that youre making an effort for him, hell likely reciprocate. If he does something differently, it does not mean that it's wrong. Was so close to call out to my h and ask, but then my little girl started to take off. he says he feels indifferent even to his family. But some expectations. Donot tell him your every move. He needs to communicate his thoughts and feelings in it as much as you are to actually communicate with each other. I say grow up, be bored and count yourself lucky you have the luxury to be bored. But where is my security? Rachel, I am so sad that this is the path you have been forced to walk. This is not what God intended for marriageat all. Prior to having children, we had an active social life. But I, like you, intensely feel like the decades of marriage, taking care of everything (house, kids, social life and working myself), has led me nowhere. Hopefully, those of you who are further along and are in the marriage rebuilding and strengthening phase can find this helpful. I handled it FAR better than he did, and I think I should be the one ranting and raving over how bad it made me feel. You can be bored, stressed, depressed, or a whole host of other emotions on ANY given day. I think your awesome, full of integrity and heart! I feel none of it was appreciated and he has a sense of entitlement. I loved snowboarding, my friends, my dogs, and of course, travel. My husband retired last year and although he has time to do things, he does nothing. All lies he makes up to mess with her head. Its better that way. My husband I really never really used to go anywhere much due to work so we never really thought a time share would benefit us. They didnt really do anything or go anywhere special together and to the casual observer, certainly not anything or anywhere exciting. Well, wow. What a shame eg, they are not going to see it. No matter what the problem is, communication is critical. I am 62 and he is 70, maybe its his age. My husband is a homebody, so am i, but i do like to go out just for an hour or (walk the dog , or take the kids to the park on their bikes). Sometimes guys just don't know how to say things. It just proves to me that I am not worth his commitment if it does. 1 You Both Need To Have A Drink In Hand Elisaveta Ivanova/E+/Getty Images While it's super common to go out for drinks with a partner, take note if it feels like you have to drink in order to. For example, would he prefer to spend time alone with you? I do need to add it wasn't my finest moment, and I'm not proud of this. Instead of demanding his time, try giving him some space to do what he enjoys. Thank you, EG! As you say, freedom to do what you want, and in my husband's case, no mood swings, he is always just even tempered. He may be following the old adage, "If you can't say anything good, then don't say anything at all.". Take time to let the responses settle in, and strive not to be defensive," she says. Most of the Time My Husband Doesn't Want to do Sh*t 67 by Linda and Doug Those were the words that one of our friends told Linda recently Saturday night we met up with two other couples who we consider to be some of our closest friends. "My husband never wants to go anywhere, all he ever thinks about is gumbo, gogo, and dodo." gree gree , any object of contrivance used to conjure harm or evil to the recipient. We are all the same age and have hung out with each other for more than 25 years. When approaching your husband about this, don't criticize or apportion blame as this can put the other person on . His demeanour physically / the way he moves is gentle and measured. When a wife insists on having her own way, she is in essence saying, "I have to be in control." 2. If your husband feels like youre constantly nagging him, hell likely start to dread spending time with you. But threats of leaving, cutting off "privileges," or even threats . It may seem that way, Rachel, but from what youve said he really isnt in control. Now I am thinking of calling it quitsnever thought I would feel this way..worked so hard to keep my marriage together.but Ive been at this now for 4 years and still not sure if one day he is going to come home and say he is leaving. He's in good form from the minute he wakes up (unlike me). My h was telling me on the weekend how his mistress told him, if I didnt want my children, how she would be so happy to raise them with him. 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