It may be kind of obscure sometimes but its there. During a dinner with Lala and the "You're Gonna Love Me" podcast host, 36, Raquel admitted that she liked Tom, 40, but . My husband doesnt try to do ANYTHING. Excellent point Doug. Dear The HPV Question, First, I want to make sure you still have HPV. But if you strongly believe: My husband doesn t like spending time with my family and me, it might not be personal. If you want to close the gap, try making a regular date night where you can focus on each other without distractions. In that case, likely, hes just trying to better himself. Veiled or overt threats, against you or them. You have my prayers. 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. It had an article about trauma recovery that said basically you are healed when you can review the trauma in a non emotional way. He is at the point where it scares him to think of what he could have lost. Yup, I no longer want all the responsibility of doing it all, anymore. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. I don't know the answer but I'll be looking for that pdf to read as well!! I know now that the only sure thing in this world I can depend on is myself. Any infractions of this rule will result in a ban. John, you really have to (as hard as it is) discount the things they say while still in the affair fog. It was a little thing, but it allowed you to keep up to date with the important (and, yes, sometimes the not so important) goings on in each other's lives. This came to our email by mistake. Eg So if you notice that hes been pulling away lately, try giving him some time to himself and see if that makes a difference. 1. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. However, some people are just habitually negative and don't understand how miserable they are making themselves as well as the . In answer to. Ughhhh. I dont live with her, I am not trying to make a life and raise a family with her. I think my summer project is going to be to read all of the blog posts and comments from the beginning. When we first got together I was 16 and I definitely had a higher sex drive back then, as most 16 year olds probably do. Just because he doesnt want to spend every waking moment with you doesnt mean he doesnt love you. 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. I will NEVER go through this again. 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. You may have noticed unhappy employees. No matter what the problem is, communication is critical. Originally Published: Dec. 27, 2015. Told me why now when he doesnt care. He Never Asks Your Opinion. Spending quality time together is a desirable trait in every marriage and shouldnt be compromised. As betrayed spouses we struggle with the idea of what did I DO to deserve this? Well, the truth is we did NOTHING. PS. Liz Pardue-Schultz and her husband Greg Schultz Silver Charm Photography Many people in relationships often feel obligated to accompany their partners to events they don't want to go to,. I had a saying Lose the battle, win the war. Meaning the final outcome is in your favor cause you are done with them ! Any ideas? If youre spending more time with work, kids, or hobbies, he may feel left out. I believe that is why most BS wouldnt even think about entering an affair, really who had the time and energy. Its so true, if my h wants to choose slutty over me, then go right ahead, I deserve better in my life and my expectations are much higher, I deserve so much better, as we all do. What to do if my husband doesn t like spending time with my family? 2010-2019 Emotional Affair Journey. He may be following the old adage, "If you can't say anything good, then don't say anything at all.". If you have any questions, please send us a modmail. We have two very young kids and both work high-pressure, full-time jobs. I had counseled with Jed diamond who believed he is depressed but my husband will not even consider this. Maybe even in a better, truer, more open and honest way. Cuz if he doesn't communicate whatsoever, you're really just communicating with yourself. I am with him 24/7 365 and at 65 I have become his parent. They were also agitated, aggravated and fed up. 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. I am 62 and he is 70, maybe its his age. You are correct that i t does not excuse your cheating, but it does point out where your personal vulnerability was. 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 advice given must be good, ethical advice. I think your awesome, full of integrity and heart! I WON! Suggest ways to wind down together after a long day instead of just vegging out in front of the TV. I love to be out and do fun things from traveling to movies to concerts etc. Alternately, the affair partner wants to place the blame on the cheating spouse. Not exactly good party talk! I dont husband bash has either. Its so frustrating and can make you feel really lonely. Our friends and their issue were on-again, off-again topics of discussion between Linda and I for a few days after our night out. The lack of confidence was not about my career or who I was outside of our marriage. He had ti see her because it made her feel better, then when that wasnt working anymore, lets bring mummy dearest over from overseas to help her with her attempts at getting my h away from me. 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. Keep your chin up girl, we are all rooting for you! 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. This will make him feel valued and appreciated and more likely to want to spend time with you so you wont complain: My husband never wants to do anything with me. You dont have to fake excitement about every little thing, but ask questions and express genuine curiosity about what hes passionate about. But where is my security? And that choice requires both daily practice and unwavering commitment. I have to keep reminding myself that he needs time to adjust to the fact that life has changed. My husband doesn t want to spend time with me; it hurts. I deserved better. My dumb self will tag along because "it's at least something". I was thinking, I wonder how my h would like to see me in those clothes, all vintage like. Time for ME to start setting the bar for my OWN self-esteem and not basing it on HIS assessment of me. All of these will be removed and locked. It's always healthy for the dad to bond with baby, have skin time, even if the baby is fussy. He's in good form from the minute he wakes up (unlike me). I so understand and feel the same way. We never get invited out anywhere together as a couple. Often, men show their love through acts of service instead of words. Im totally fascinated by what people have to say about infidelity and its helpful in challenging myself about what I think. Big surprise. I dont know what to do any,more. I feel like I have to force him. 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. The affair has changed that for me. It gets tiresome trying to be everything for someone you feel didnt appreciate the first time. That's as good a moment as any to assess your connections and consider if your friends are just busy, or if they're brushing you off for another reason. Like threatening to kill my cats, destroying my property, etc. I cant go on like this forever. Learn how your comment data is processed. They just werent invested, and I believe it has to do with how they felt about themselves at the time. 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. And he had better think about how to mentally gird himself and decide how to react calmly to it. Just wanted to let you know I understand what youre going through, youre not alone! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to assist you. This is not an all-inclusive list. These are the games she played, along with you promised me thus, you promised me that, boo hoo. Its from Donna: I so agree..I had supported my husband for years while he went to school. Because he is home 24/7 the bills have increased. Another option is speaking to him about events that he would prefer you attend with a friend. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Your story proves my point. All bans in this subreddit are permanent. He either doesn't want to be seen with her or he doesn't want someone else to see him while he is with her. Now he helps make the bed every morning or it doesnt get made. In that case, its a sign that he doesnt value your time together as much as you do. In this case, try giving him some space and see if that encourages him to come to you more. My husband is a person who has illness after illness. He did help out by having someone come in once a week and do the heavier cleaning. I hate men like that. I shortly thereafter met Josh (he was actually my roommate!) They are NOT as unhappy as they profess themselves to be. Even if you're not trying to ignore him, busyness can create an emotional barrier. 21 [S4A] Feminize Me and Show Me Why I Should Never Go Back (Dahlonega, GA) 1 / 4. You have your sons hearts, love, support, and respect. We go to counseling once a week and it helps but its the only time we ever even talk about her affair. Were here to show you the right way to survive infidelity so that your marriage doesnt become some sort of statistic. What should I do if my husband never wants to do anything with me? Hopefully, those of you who are further along and are in the marriage rebuilding and strengthening phase can find this helpful. We saw therapists through the years but nothing changed. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, am I the asshole? The lack of attention you are receiving from your husband could possible be due to his attraction to someone else. So making comments and getting feedback really helps me. If you suspect this is the case, youll need to have a serious conversation about whats going on and how its affecting your relationship. That obviously will take a while. Ignore builds a wall between you and your spouse. One thing I have done in the past is move along too quickly, so I end up in Crap again. My husband is retired and never wants to do anything. 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. I gained weight after the birth of my child, I admit. 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. Guess what happened, I lost focus on me again and I gained most of it back, it doesnt feel good at all. I know exactly how you feel. Im in the best shape of my life and I blame the dirtbag she affaired with for that, not that hes better looking than me by any means, but the second I picture his face and dream about ripping him limb from limb my workouts get very intense. I was never bored. I wasnt neglecting him or abusing him in any way. You went into survival mode and I think a lot of cheaters do. I only wish I had done it MUCH SOONER. One thing that has changed a bit is that she no longer wants to have that role so much any more. BUT I am so happy that this is FINALLY coming to closure for you. Here are 15 signs of an unhappily married man. My only texting buddy ghosted me so I came here. Nikada / iStock. A Crappy Vacation Told Me My Marriage Was Really Over. Doug, Strong words eg thanks. First, that you need to be true to yourself and work towards the things that bring you the most joy in . Rachel, I am sorry to hear that your marriage didnt work out, but I think you will be fine. Answer: It is extremely difficult to live with a negative person. 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. 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. 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. Our marriage for many years was all about our kids and their activities, sports, etc. At the same time, it's important to note that texting naturally falls off the longer you're with someone. Wishing you all the best ! He shaves maybe once a week, at most. 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. i really dont mind cleaning, i used to clean the house for him all the . Devoted my life to him and my children..worked at a job I hated for the money and where am I know? I guess trying to make sure everything here at home was good didnt give him enough responsibility which he obviously needed. See he would watch me falling and he would hold his hand out to her to help her up. It's easier than figuring out how to bring something up. Not one bit. But its good to know that Im not alone in feeling this way. She was not invested like I was. There has to be a shift in thinking and approach here. I hope its not too late. Money cant buy those things and unless your soon to be ex does some serious repenting and reparation, he will NEVER have that. 20/04/2015 at 11:50 am. I agree that, for me, its my commitment to God, first and foremost. It can be a major weakness to a marriage. While I used to assume that he valued our time together as much as I did, and assume that he wanted to do things together, I no longer do. Your husband may be experiencing depression and you may want to invite him to take a depression test on-line. he says he knows I am fighting for us but he also knows me and I am just getting ready for when we divorce. Im running out of ideas and shes boring the sh## outta me and shes the one who cheated. Do you often think, my husband doesn t like spending time with my family and me? I dont think we should ever let ourselves fall into the boredom trap either, but I am so tired (as the betrayed spouse) of feeling like I need to become a one woman circus to keep the interest going. We have a son who lives in Australia and he would not even go see him. If anyone thinks they were lured, or tricked, or coerced, or anything else into cheating on your spouse then there is an issue. If someone's lack of response has become a. They didnt really do anything or go anywhere special together and to the casual observer, certainly not anything or anywhere exciting. If you feel like. Literally in our home, in our space, with a very good friend all part of a couple etc.. a friendship grew and grew and he did nothing at all to stop it. This is bonding time. Some people journal, but you dont get any input so that turns into a bitch fest/pity party if you arent careful, llol. NO MATTER WHAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES. Sometimes, your spouse needs some space and thats perfectly normal. Then he would call her because ohh it made her feel better, the. I have even spoken with his dr. Who says she doesnt see it yet he has all the signs. 6. I can definitely relate to feeling like my husband never wants to do anything with me. Problem is, is that when I do, he texts or calls me frequently asking when Ill be home. I work full time and my husband has been retired for 10 years. First, talk to him about how youre feeling and see if theres anything he can do to change the situation. Even he says he had no complaints. She wants me to take the lead with planning nights out, hikes, weekend trips, etc. Two years ago he was an ER physician, today he spent 10 minutes trying to figure out how to open the refrigerator. His demeanour physically / the way he moves is gentle and measured. This will give you a sense of self-fulfillment, but it will also make you more attractive to your husband so you wont be worried and constantly think: My husband never wants to do anything with me. When youre content with yourself, youre less likely to demand constant attention, giving him the breathing room he needs. c. I need to stay true to who I am. Not even for the kids. If friends tend to be the parents of our kids teammates, school friends, etc. I felt gutted. Speak with your doctor about whether you even have anything to disclose at this point. I ask because I feel exactly the same way as you. While your situation isnt unique, it is nevertheless not typical. I busted my ass for 2 years afterward trying to keep her stimulated with things to do, trips, vacations, outingswhatever. So as a reward for trying to keep my marriage together I get to work harder than ever on our relationship while my character and personality is constantly on trial. Plus, he flatly turned down my request that he get counseling or even that WE get counseling. Absolutely 100%. And so, the million-dollar question isWhat inspires us to choose to be (and stay) monogamous? Then, really invite your husband to share his experience of what's been happening in the marriage. At least mine was, for a while. It was certainly different from our normal family life. I have complete clarity on this issue in my mind. Thank you, EG! Agreed. Of course, theres more to a relationship than physical attractionbut it is important. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. I am sure that when most of us look back they realize how little effort the cheater put into any of those things prior and during the affair. I am normally a fun person and outgoing, but even that has faded away. They go into a mode of I am such a good person, it must be YOUR fault that I did such an awful thing. You have to commit, for better or worse. It will always throw things twenty steps back. I just didnt want to believe what was actually happening and also, I didnt have the guts! I say grow up, be bored and count yourself lucky you have the luxury to be bored. Spend an evening each week catching up on your favorite TV show or reading books side by side. 1. 4) He doesn't know how to bring something up. Its his wifes fault for not meeting her husbands needs. Yes, you guessed ittheir husbands. I only vent here. There is one of three reasons . Make your moments together count. Lol. Dear Carolyn: My husband does not want to spend alone time with me, leaving me feeling frustrated. Its a vicious cycle I see repeated on many blogs. What to do if my husband never wants to do anything with me because of mental illness? Ayyy ahora si ya les cuento todito lo que pas De verdad que miedo 3. This is an automatic comment that appears on all posts. The stupid tart would call him every time he saw her and say are you ok, dont let your wife get to you, this is how you talk to her. But living with a depressed person takes the life out of you. Besides, Im a fun person and I do like to do sh*t! Go out and start doing things you want to do. It was his brokenness and going into self-destruct mode. 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. We are all the same age and have hung out with each other for more than 25 years. He was slightly above a dead-beat. The cheating spouse still seems to be calling the shots. Below, psychologists and marriage therapists offer 7 common signs that a spouse may be growing restless in a relationship. But basically things rotated around ME supporting HIM. 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. 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. Thats like saying its ok for me to walk into a bank and steal money if the security guard isnt looking. 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). He should be talking with the baby if not reading to baby at least once a week is not asking much. My own personal sob story 20 years ago was that my husband was an alcoholic, and that he was physically abusive to me. Over time, the lack of connection can take a toll on your relationship. My husbands job was mainly to just show up and participate. I have to beg him. I've been with my boyfriend for almost a year and we have a 8 week old daughter together. Not that Im interested one bit. Saturday night we met up with two other couples who we consider to be some of our closest friends. Too painful and once I would start I wouldnt know where to stop! John when my workouts are flagging I also think of the slutty OW and suddenly I can muster plenty of energy! My parents were recent ly deceased, I had no money cause he would not work, and no where to go. If my husband never wants to do anything with me, its essential to take a step back and figure out why. Thankfully, my h told her, there is no way I will take the children away from their mother. It is so easy to make our lives about our kids. Plan a weekly date night where you go out to dinner or see a movie, Go on weekend trips together even if its just for a few hours, Make time for a weekly game night or hobby night, Exercise together this can be anything from going for a walk to playing tennis. 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. Pisses me off too. My husband retired last year and although he has time to do things, he does nothing. 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