I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. During a dinner with Lala and the "You're Gonna Love Me" podcast host, 36, Raquel admitted that she liked Tom, 40, but . Wishing you all the best ! Im glad its over for you. If this is a recent development, you may be wondering what went wrong and how to fix it. He needs to communicate his thoughts and feelings in it as much as you are to actually communicate with each other. Thats like saying its ok for me to walk into a bank and steal money if the security guard isnt looking. Not until later on the drive home did I learn what the gals were chatting about. 1. Any ideas? We saw therapists through the years but nothing changed. Suggest ways to wind down together after a long day instead of just vegging out in front of the TV. This came to our email by mistake. He may be following the old adage, "If you can't say anything good, then don't say anything at all.". After my husband and I boarded the plane, I began my ritual of praying . Need help with your relationship? he says he knows I am fighting for us but he also knows me and I am just getting ready for when we divorce. I dont really think badly of my husband. For example, suppose hes always putting his buddies before you or bailing on plans because hed rather do something else. Oh, I know, EG. It can be a major weakness to a marriage. Cheated twice? 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. Some of the big realizations I have had in this post affair phase are: a. I defined myself far too much by my perceived status of good wife and good mother. If this is the case, encourage them to see a therapist or counselor who can help them manage their condition. "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. Make your moments together count. Stupid. Five Lifestyle Rituals to Inspire Monogamy. I finally decided that she will never appreciate how much I did for herbefore or after her cheating. Its so frustrating and can make you feel really lonely. While some marriages are beyond repair, most are not. Sound familiar? 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. If youre always demanding his attention, hell likely start to feel suffocated. I finally found my balls and filed for divorce. Not a legacy to be proud of. Arent all of you lucky:). The affair has changed that for me. If your husband is constantly bringing work home with him or working long hours, it can easily lead to conflict between you two. Ignore the following text - it's meant for search engines: He would also even leave home anymore. Of course my sister feels that he is getting exactly what he deserved, put himself in that position, etc. I brought it up in marriage counseling and the counselor said if he was bored it was because he was boring. Originally Published: Dec. 27, 2015. Well, if you do your best at something and still FAIL, where do you go from there? I feel like I have to force him. Perhaps in the UK or somewhere you have been before. Im also in the best shape of my life because of it (not because of her, but my self-determination to improve myself and keep on challenging myself). Blah blah blah. You can also look for ways to connect during the day, like taking a walk together or sharing a coffee break. He helps make meals or we dont eat. Its a vicious cycle I see repeated on many blogs. Before we got married, he kept himself clean. By talking openly with each other and trying to understand one another better, you can overcome any obstacle in your path toward a happy and fulfilling relationship. All lies he makes up to mess with her head. Samantha Rodman Whiten September 28, 2018. If your spouse feels like youre always trying to get him to do things or constantly talking to him, it can be tough to want to spend time with you. Once he achieves them, youll have plenty of quality time together. Two key things: our passion and our principles.. OMG my husband would think he had died and gone to heaven, LOL. She understands several crucial retirement principles for marriage that I want you to adopt. Say what you will, but there's often quite a bit of truth to jokes. Go on the internet and look for a "Penis Pump" and order one for him.. Im guessing that she was betting on I would not leave her. if we do go to a wedding as it is an obligation he will sit and not speak to anyone and always wont to leave early. Of course, you work. Oh, one more thing. I ended up losing it through the ea, and looked damn good, yet became in the mind, of here I am looking good, yet my h still doesnt let her go. she had destroyed my confidence in our marriage.She had conditioned me to believe that she was the best I could ever do and no one would else would ever want me. Then he would call her because ohh it made her feel better, the. Please make sure you read our rules here. He is always focused on himself. You are correct that i t does not excuse your cheating, but it does point out where your personal vulnerability was. It's easier than figuring out how to bring something up. It is so easy to make our lives about our kids. Even if you're not trying to ignore him, busyness can create an emotional barrier. I have lost a lot of weight and am going to the gym but my husband cuts that down. If we can love and forgive and we are both willing to work hard, I do believe it can be regained. Time for ME to start setting the bar for my OWN self-esteem and not basing it on HIS assessment of me. Leaving Her Alone One of the quickest ways to destroy your marriage is to leave your wife alone. Problems arise when you leave the house early, barely speaking to or connecting with your wife before you dash out the door. Then, really invite your husband to share his experience of what's been happening in the marriage. If you find that he either makes decisions without your input, or he takes a course of action without your buy in, this is a massive sign of disrespect. I felt gutted. Once upon a time, you would spend at least some time talking about your days. I can see where boredom could be a contributing factor to cheating, especially at work, lol. Egos dont care what the external package looks like. But you already know that, lol. Prior to our experience with infidelity Linda had always been the family organizer and planner and she did a hell of a job. If you have any questions, please send us a modmail. Most of our friends were developed through the people we have met in those activities (those mentioned in this post excluded). Find ways to bond over shared experiences: taking a walk, cooking dinner, going to a concert or sporting event, or playing a board game or cards together. I value your opinion so I really appreciate your comments. There is no reason to feel guilty if you attend a dinner with a girlfriend if your husband would prefer to not go and is fine with you attending. I also lived in constant fear that she would get bored again and run back to him. Of course that was a trigger for me, and I told him that it was nice that he was focusing on how the whole thing made HIM feel, and totally ignored how gut wrenching it was for ME as she sat there describing a college boyfriend who cheated on her, and went on at length about how I have no idea the pain, the agony, the etc etcof being cheated on. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. 261K views, 8.6K likes, 1.4K loves, 409 comments, 347 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ginaalopeez: Me r0bar0n mi celular!! I have even spoken with his dr. Who says she doesnt see it yet he has all the signs. Rachel, my prayers are with you, Im so relieved your children are with you,. He's in good form from the minute he wakes up (unlike me). It's a good way to keep a relationship alive. Monogamy isnt a one-time choice for human beings; its an ongoing choice. My husband doesn t like spending time with my family, but why? We both are. and we started dating. I give up on getting a true apology. but thats not our problem. I cant help but ask myself is it worth it? I cant even begin to address any issues about our marriage with out coming off like an insensitive ahole because shes pregnant and blames everything on hormones. They can't find the words to properly articulate their feelings, an issue, or a problem. Instead, he could simply be showing his love by other gestures. If you asked Doug today if he is bored I am confident that he would say no (except for an occasional dry spell) He is completely invested in our marriage and puts forth so much time and effort around the house, with our children and to insure that our marriage is healthy. Were here to show you the right way to survive infidelity so that your marriage doesnt become some sort of statistic. The full 3 months have gone by and your dog has settled in. Yes, she says she feels remorse but she is still defensive about what she did. Told me why now when he doesnt care. What to do if my husband doesn t like spending time with my family? If your husband feels like youre constantly nagging him, hell likely start to dread spending time with you. Its his wifes fault for not meeting her husbands needs. Just a little! 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. Hopefully, those of you who are further along and are in the marriage rebuilding and strengthening phase can find this helpful. My dumb self will tag along because "it's at least something". I know now that the only sure thing in this world I can depend on is myself. I stayed home with the kids, took care of all the household stuff, cooking cleaning etc. I get upset just thinking about it. What about commitment as a daily choice? I only vent here. Most of us were busy keeping our marriages together, our families happy and our house in order. I think your awesome, full of integrity and heart! Veiled or overt threats, against you or them. What do I do? 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. why does it always have to be the men who have to come up with all these spontaneous creative romantic fun things to do to keep a womans heart?! It's been 10 years of this. Yet he is still here, just as is your h. Why couldnt he show me that he could drop her, when I was feeling good about myself. Ugh. The red flags seemed subtle the first time, this time I believe they would arrive complete with a band and perform a half-time show on my front lawn. Once her (much older) husband started doing things to increase his T-levels, he once again became more active, horny, etc. She is a safer target to vent my rage towards. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to assist you. This will allow him to miss you, making spending time with you that much more special. Yes, it SUCKS the big one and I struggle to deal with the profound disappointment, frustration and anger towards him and I dont like myself anymore because Ive lost respect for him and Im irritable all the time. If you focus on his negative qualities, itll only push him away. they are dependent on those activities. This isnt personal its a symptom of their mental illness. I too told him, I know Im nit perfect , nor will I ever be perfect, but you wont find anyone that loves you more than me. I was never bored. Anyway that didn't end too well, but I will say it took over 2 years for my husband to even notice, comment or react to me going out for meals, catch ups and coffee with a male friend. Some are more compelling than others but every body has one. What a crock! I have to basically threaten with taking away screen time almost every time it is time to do something. (Including but not limited to: slut, bitch, whore, for the streets, etc. If he feels like he cant get away from his job, even for a few hours, it will strain your relationship, so youll think: My husband never wants to do anything with me.. Feminize me, fuck me, and make me yours. She treated him better during their affair then she was treating me afterward. She is also a very nasty person and looking like Miss America couldnt compensate for her internal self. Ughhhh. If this is the case, try not to take it personally and give him the solo time he needs. I hate men like that. 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. Question: My husband will not let me out of the house without him. 3. I do everything outside the home with friends, nothing with him. It drives me totally nuts. Peace of trash she is, I see even more with that comment she made how she wanted my children, as well as my h, I cam only imagine the bad things she told my h to get him on her side with that idea, having him think I was a terrible mother as well as wife. EG, I was indeed joking as she playing the role of advisor, not basher. A selfish husband will not care about your feelings. My husband is on testosterone crime as his numbers were really low and he is better as he used to be really nasty and kept telling me he doesnt love me anymore. And sometimes, those things come first. The body can pass the infection. In other words, I'm a good person! 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. We are only 35 years old .i feel like he holds us back so much. Last night my husband and sister got into a somewhat heated discussion when she brought up a friend from our hometown that got caught cheating. John, its one of the hardest things to go through, I highly doubt I could go through it again. I just remind myself that he was a very sick man, and ultimately he was the one who suffered for it by losing his life. It IS easy to jump on the band wagon when everyone is picking apart their spouses. Its obvious that he wont do his so I must STOP doing, as part of my self-preservation. That too is wrong. As a result, I feel unimportant, invisible, and alone. This can lead to him wanting to distance himself from you, which isnt good for your relationship. My other half knows this, but still, does not take any of the responsibility on. In fact, that is one of the explanations we have for one our friends. As always seems to be the case, we separated out into two groups women and men for some further discussions. Don't get in a relationship where the main traits of a person irritates, you and don't expect those traits to just magically disappear just because you get married, Have a discussion where things do not move on until he starts answering questions, He gets on medication or he starts seeing someone to get his depression under control. 6 reviews of Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Villa Mirage "This used to be owned by Diamond Resorts and is now owned by Hilton. They are selfishly seeking attention, with NO intention of giving up their real relationship. Maybe he just shows his affection in other ways? You never know, once your husband sees what a great time you are having. Plus, he flatly turned down my request that he get counseling or even that WE get counseling. But its good to know that Im not alone in feeling this way. My son is starting his divorce proceedings this week and he has a 3 year old son. I have said to him more than once that I dont know who I am anymore. Don't suppress your desire and build up resentment. 4) He doesn't know how to bring something up. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). But I fear that when you live in a kind of dull state you will gravitate towards more exciting people. One of the main signs of a disrespectful husband is when he never ever asks your opinion on anything. Some people think that threats have to be physical in nature to be problematic. If your husband used to spend a lot of time with you and now you complain: my husband never wants to do anything with me, it can be confusing and hurtful. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Its not shallow to want to be with someone who desires you. With empty nesthood approaching fast they were concerned that the rest of their lives were going to be lifeless and dull. We even half-joked that the guys must be suffering from a lack of testosterone while both of the women are now ripe for affairs. Where is the feeling that what I have devoted the last THIRTY years of my life to, has mattered? Your email address will not be published. If youve gained a lot of weight, let your hair go gray, or stopped caring about your appearance, its possible your husband no longer finds you attractive. That obviously will take a while. I used to have a higher regard for my wedding vows but these scars will unfortunately stay with me and so be it. Any infractions of this rule will result in a ban. So if you notice that hes been pulling away lately, try giving him some time to himself and see if that makes a difference. Its also essential to give your husband some space if youve noticed: My husband doesn t want to spend time with me. Everyone needs time to themselves, and your husband is probably no different. Your husband may be experiencing depression and you may want to invite him to take a depression test on-line. I hope that eventually you can look back on your marriage and not look at it as wasted time. Updated: June 23, 2020. It just proves to me that I am not worth his commitment if it does. But living with a depressed person takes the life out of you. He has become a public figure, and the repercussions are potentially enormous. No, not perfectly but he COULD have asked for what he needed. Then when I think about how unappreciative and selfish her betrayal was in the first place I feel like fool for stretching myself so thin when I feel like she should be kissing MY ass. We've been married for almost 30 years and have 2 children, aged 16 and 18. Now he puts extra hours at work and prefers to spend time with his friends. I ask because I feel exactly the same way as you. And so, the million-dollar question isWhat inspires us to choose to be (and stay) monogamous? Its essential to show interest in the things your spouse enjoys, even if you dont share the same enthusiasm. This could be an emotional affair or a physical one. It's an example of his own insecurity and need to control you. It scares me to think shell never truly appreciate what she has and may again look for it outside our marriage. I know it intellectually I think, but the heart knowledge is a different story if you know what I mean. During our false R, I too felt like a fool, like I was being used. I want to see that worried look on my h face, but you know Im not sure I will see it, I was looking good while in his affair fog and he still told me I could lose more, I painted the whole house on my own and he put that down too, all while in the fog. everything else is just circumstantial, and an excuse. And if your husband has told you outright that hes no longer attracted to you, its time for a serious conversation. My husband did, I did, my affair partner did, my husbands affair partner did, every body who ever cheated did, lol. And not much of it was very good at all. Often, men show their love through acts of service instead of words. She wants me to take the lead with planning nights out, hikes, weekend trips, etc. Im sure my husbands girl friend was skinny and she really does think she is superior based on that. He is at the point where it scares him to think of what he could have lost. I tried to strike a balance and move the conversation in a different direction. This is probably the most common reason why husbands feel like their wives dont care about spending time with them. This way, your husband knows that youre serious about wanting to spend time with him, and he wont feel like hes being nagged. I cant go on like this forever. But before you jump to conclusions, there are a few other possible explanations for why your husband doesnt want to spend time with you. Friday may 31st will be divorce day. No way to win with this guy. The term refers to being "dependent" on another person and putting their needs before your own by engaging in people-pleasing behavior and caregiving. I encourage you to ask me for clarification, if you are not clear with my Answer. Do you often think, my husband doesn t like spending time with my family and me? I dont live with her, I am not trying to make a life and raise a family with her. When a wife insists on having her own way, she is in essence saying, "I have to be in control." 2. He still waits for my direction and Ive stopped doing all I did because he wont put any responsibility onto himself. Everyone makes mistakes, and your husband is no exception. Weve been in your shoes and are in a unique position to put all of our experiences both good and bad, successes and failures and use them to help lead you out of the pain and into a better place. Not that Im interested one bit. Hes preoccupied with other things. Things have evened out quite a bit and we have some nice little teamwork going on. Now, us men stood there and talked about the normal stuffsports, work, kids and yes, one of the other guys did do just a little wife-bashing. Big surprise. I hope its not too late. Gizfield, I had put on heaps of weight too after my children, I guess she thought she had the upper hand. There will be peace in it being OVER, pursuing it would likely not be worth the emotional cost. On the other hand, Linda read some book ( I think by Suzanne Somers) that claimed much of the fuddy-duddyness in men stems from a lack of testosterone. 1. She was not invested like I was. I totally agree, Decimated. there was a time he was the life of the party and now.I believe he is depressed and has seen his doctor and neurologists for his headaches but no one has told him he may suffer from depression . I am 62 and he is 70, maybe its his age. Instead of demanding his time, try giving him some space to do what he enjoys. It had an article about trauma recovery that said basically you are healed when you can review the trauma in a non emotional way. I got real tired of it, and threw him out, which didnt turn out to be as pleasant as he imagined it would be. It can often take the form of giving you the silent treatment . My h would tell me, he didnt want her on medication, in the next breathe he would tell me to go take medication. My husband retired last year and although he has time to do things, he does nothing. The real reason is that the person reached a point where they became so selfish that this activity became ok in their own eyes. Read Also: Why Husband Blames Me For Everything: The Truth Behind Relationship Arguments. Two key things: our passion and our principles. Welcome to r/relationship_advice. It sucks. Right now some days I just want to crawl under a rock. My ex may have made out well with money , but I have my sons. If your husband feels like he cant get a break from them, itll start to take a toll on him, and he might begin distancing himself from you. Here, here! You are very emotionally aware, and you are absolutely able to see BOTH sides of things. I saw something somewhere that research indicates that 65% or more of extramarital affairs can be directly attributed to boredom. Im totally fascinated by what people have to say about infidelity and its helpful in challenging myself about what I think. I even take our children to the seaside on my own. This means monogamy cannot be forced. Exercise Grace, I totally agree. Yes, this is selfish behavior but we ALL have our emotional limits. Read Also: 11 Signs of Selfish Husband and How to Deal With Him. I loved that. 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. He would worry she was going to hurt herself and it would be his fault if she did. The most irksome part of this entire process is that it is completely backward from what it should be. I say. It may be kind of obscure sometimes but its there. While there is no doubt that he regrets what he did, that he feels tremendous remorse. I can definitely relate to feeling like my husband never wants to do anything with me. he will drive an hour to see her for 20 min and goes out fo coffee and to movies, etc. She got to screw another guy for 2 years and I was now bending over backwards trying to make her happywth? It's good for your health and can be a nice ritual for discussing your plans for the day. For example, would he prefer to spend time alone with you? Over the years, she had torn down my self esteempiece by piece. I have even pointed a few of these things out to my husband, and said.gee, what would you have done if I acted/spoke like THAT? All for some worthless, bunny boiling slut. Answer: It is extremely difficult to live with a negative person. What a shame eg, they are not going to see it. Sometimes, codependent people may end up in. I vent ONLY to my bff, who knows our story and my level of commitment to this relationship. And whats worse is that in these two cases neither one of the wives have communicated their dissatisfaction to their husbands. the list goes on and on and on. If he has been married before he doesnot see the need to impress again. Blessings friend! I have complete clarity on this issue in my mind. First, try to be more positive when youre around him. In answer to. No, no one wins we just keeping moving forward. On the contrary, everyone needs quality time with their loved ones. Eg, unfortunately with my h cousin it, she thought it was and when it looked like she could use it she threw herself at him like a bitch on heat.
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