So many affairs are blamed on boredom, Dougs included. I am 62 and he is 70, maybe its his age. Once he achieves them, youll have plenty of quality time together. 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. Problem is, is that when I do, he texts or calls me frequently asking when Ill be home. While some marriages are beyond repair, most are not. Hopefully, those of you who are further along and are in the marriage rebuilding and strengthening phase can find this helpful. Excellent point Doug. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to assist you. Its important to have hobbies and interests outside of your relationship. I just didnt want to believe what was actually happening and also, I didnt have the guts! More lies to manipulate him, each time something would backfire. How profound. Samantha Rodman Whiten September 28, 2018. 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. Yes, she says she feels remorse but she is still defensive about what she did. one of the bs excuses my wife made after her affair was how shed found new excitement. I think Ive done my share. If you . What a crock! 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. She made sure to find me enough work to make sure I never uttered or even thought those words again! I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. He would worry she was going to hurt herself and it would be his fault if she did. Suppose your husband has started working longer hours, studying for a big test, or training for a marathon. Of course, this doesnt mean that you should never spend time with your spouse. Post-affair, I am uncomfortably aware that making mountains out of molehills can be a dangerous self-fulfilling prophecy. IMHO. My husband never wants to go out and do things. He should be talking with the baby if not reading to baby at least once a week is not asking much. I love to be out and do fun things from traveling to movies to concerts etc. This is separate from and at times in spite of, others around me. 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. My son is starting his divorce proceedings this week and he has a 3 year old son. 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. Question: My husband will not let me out of the house without him. This is especially true if he notices other women and gives you compliments less often. Of course my sister feels that he is getting exactly what he deserved, put himself in that position, etc. I think the trap your friends fell into was set years ago. Healthy communication is consistently cited as one of the most important elements of a successful marriage. Often, men show their love through acts of service instead of words. everything else is just circumstantial, and an excuse. All he ever wants to do is sit on the couch and watch TV. He will not permit me to go out with friends or anywhere even the grocery store without his being with me. the list goes on and on and on. 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. This is an automatic comment that appears on all posts. I dont really think badly of my husband. This is bonding time. Ugh. My husband doesn t want to spend time with me, is it true? 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. I agree with you. Either way, its essential to discuss whats going on and how its impacting your relationship. Thank you, EG! I do everything outside the home with friends, nothing with him. And yes, if they were that unhappy they should grow up, admit to it, and get a divorce. I have one on my free resource page. You can be bored, stressed, depressed, or a whole host of other emotions on ANY given day. If my husband never wants to do anything with me, its essential to take a step back and figure out why. 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. and weve been together 3. we have a son. 3. 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. I am tired of the many years of being his personal assistant, director, PR person, party planner, date night organizer, relational health coach, spiritual leader and the bad guy parent. Any infractions of this rule will result in a ban. 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. Well some days will be poorer (and not just in money). I believe that is why most BS wouldnt even think about entering an affair, really who had the time and energy. Admitting that, its natural if you have those sentiments and are furious at him. The only activity I can get him to do is sit and eat at restaurants. I WON! It can only be inspired. He feels like he can't win. People value what they invest in as opposed to what they are not invested in. You may have noticed unhappy employees. She was not invested like I was. Saturday night we met up with two other couples who we consider to be some of our closest friends. What we cannot give advice on: rants, unsolicited advice, medical conditions/advice, mental illness, letters to an ex, "body counts" or number of sexual partners, legal problems, financial problems, situations involving minors, and/or abuse (violence, sexual, emotional etc). 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. Sometimes, your spouse needs some space and thats perfectly normal. This commitment keeps me here but I dont know what kind of godly marriage this is, when he contributes no energy or time to it. My husband doesnt try to do ANYTHING. I want him to do SOMETHING, but hes happy with being on his laptop or watching the depressing news all day long. I also lived in constant fear that she would get bored again and run back to him. Over the years, she had torn down my self esteempiece by piece. I feel like I have to force him. I dont know what to do any,more. He did help out by having someone come in once a week and do the heavier cleaning. Sometimes I feel like we divorced while staying married. 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. They just werent invested, and I believe it has to do with how they felt about themselves at the time. Oh wait, here I am doing JUST THAT, LOL LOL. 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. 2010-2019 Emotional Affair Journey. He shops with me for groceries or they dont get bought. I gained weight after the birth of my child, I admit. At least mine was, for a while. Problems arise when you leave the house early, barely speaking to or connecting with your wife before you dash out the door. Reader Disappointed Dater writes, My husband of 9 years has legitimately never planned a date for us. I hope its not too late. Not until later on the drive home did I learn what the gals were chatting about. Guess thats why she cant keep a man or have a real relationship. There has to be a shift in thinking and approach here. He never raises his voice. You know it has nothing to do with looks. And if your husband has told you outright that hes no longer attracted to you, its time for a serious conversation. It was his stress and depression and need for escape. My h would tell me, he didnt want her on medication, in the next breathe he would tell me to go take medication. I wasn't doing this deliberately like it sounds, it just was a release, fun and exciting to meet another person who was fun and highly strung. In this case, try giving him some space and see if that encourages him to come to you more. Not one bit. That obviously will take a while. 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. Instead of demanding his time, try giving him some space to do what he enjoys. I am exhausted and depressed most of the time. While I will own my mistakes, own what I need to work on in MY life and own how I can communicate better, etc to improve my marriage, I am sick to death of the prevalent societal idea that people cheat because something is lacking at home. Instead, he could simply be showing his love by other gestures. EG, who is perfect, ohhh thats right the ow thats who. SHOW NOTES To see pictures of Stacy on some of his many climbing . My husband never wants to go anywhere . 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. She wants me to take the lead with planning nights out, hikes, weekend trips, etc. If he sees that youre making an effort for him, hell likely reciprocate. I basically told him I understand how shamed and guilty that all made him feel, but he has done the crime and this discussion WILL come up from time to time. Linda claims it was the other two women that were doing all of the complaining (uh, huh) and the core complaints were that their husbands never wanted to do anything and were basically boring stick-in-the-muds. John when my workouts are flagging I also think of the slutty OW and suddenly I can muster plenty of energy! In fact, that is one of the explanations we have for one our friends. My dumb self will tag along because "it's at least something". A Comprehensive Guide to 'Vanderpump Rules' Hookups Over the Years. Gizfield, I had put on heaps of weight too after my children, I guess she thought she had the upper hand. It sucks. Talking to one other and making an effort is key to a long-lasting relationship. 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. But where is my security? Blah blah blah. While your situation isnt unique, it is nevertheless not typical. Do you find yourself constantly needing your husbands attention? If youre always demanding his attention, hell likely start to feel suffocated. Now he is going away on a friend's five-day stag trip. Perhaps in the UK or somewhere you have been before. 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. Not exactly good party talk! Too painful and once I would start I wouldnt know where to stop! 1. . Additionally, try not to nitpick everything that he does wrong. When you think about it, it makes sense. Some are more compelling than others but every body has one. 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. 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. Not much of a marriage, I know. No exceptions. I have complete clarity on this issue in my mind. So making comments and getting feedback really helps me. 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. The responsibility for what you did is totally on YOU, no one else. I have only ever really seen him upset/sad once in 13 years. Showing more affection in different ways or spending more time together may help resolve the issue. The lack of attention you are receiving from your husband could possible be due to his attraction to someone else. Those were the words that one of our friends told Linda recently. And he will bethe old guy at the club. Lol, and ewwwww. Most husbands work outside the home to provide for the family. The problem isn't your job. Read Also: 11 Signs of Selfish Husband and How to Deal With Him. Two key things: our passion and our principles.. I agree that, for me, its my commitment to God, first and foremost. This is not an all-inclusive list. 8. The full 3 months have gone by and your dog has settled in. I really did want out but didnt see a 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. 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. Examples include, but is not limited to: red/blue/black/purplepill, PUA, FDS, MGTOW, etc. My h and I were the same, it was my h brokenness stress and depression, midlife crsis (he had these dreams of retiring at 40) too, we hadnt argued, I was loving, faithful and there for him, there was really no reason for this to happen to us. Take care. His lack of reactions kind of gave me permission to just carry on flirting. Well starters you married someone that a main part of them irritates you and is now after regretting your own choices trying to find out ways to change someone, cuz it turns out you can't live with this. She understands several crucial retirement principles for marriage that I want you to adopt. I think your awesome, full of integrity and heart! He's Totally Stopped Texting You Back. Also, the 21st birthday of my oldest son. They questioned whether or not they had anything in common anymore with their husbands. This will allow him to miss you, making spending time with you that much more special. All of these will be removed and locked. He still waits for my direction and Ive stopped doing all I did because he wont put any responsibility onto himself. f. I can and will choose PEACE for my life. He often jokes about leaving his wife. Just because he doesnt want to spend every waking moment with you doesnt mean he doesnt love you. I know exactly how you feel. I will NEVER go through this again. I do need to add it wasn't my finest moment, and I'm not proud of this. Sometimes, codependent people may end up in. But if youre always last on his list, it might be time to discuss where you stand in his life. And he needs to answer those questions. I finally decided that she will never appreciate how much I did for herbefore or after her cheating. Don't think your heavy sighs and the comments made under your breath are going unnoticed. Some people journal, but you dont get any input so that turns into a bitch fest/pity party if you arent careful, llol. he says he knows I am fighting for us but he also knows me and I am just getting ready for when we divorce. our relationship is so confusing. What to do if my husband never wants to do anything with me because of mental illness? My husband doesn t want to spend time with me; it hurts. First, that you need to be true to yourself and work towards the things that bring you the most joy in . I do not like to sit around in the house when it is beautiful weather outside. Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married one year. I am a spontaneous, energetic, social and active person. I make almost six figures but because the entire household rest on me, it doesn't feel like it. If youre the type of person who gets insecure and jealous when your partner talks to anyone else or even just spends time away from you, it might be time to take a step back. Running around all dressed up, making and baking. Donot tell him your every move. For example, suppose hes always putting his buddies before you or bailing on plans because hed rather do something else. It's an example of his own insecurity and need to control you. I cant help but ask myself is it worth it? But threats of leaving, cutting off "privileges," or even threats . I give up on getting a true apology. Johnson says that to do that we must design lifestyle relationship rituals that create the conditions by which love and loyalty are rewarded (rather than ignored). So, what gives, lol? If you are struggling to find a boyfriend OR can't get quality men to commit to you then read this post to find out why. Thats like saying its ok for me to walk into a bank and steal money if the security guard isnt looking. Besides, Im a fun person and I do like to do sh*t! Yes I did everything to make his life comfortable not so much now. He has no ideas, no desire to do simple fun or actively engage with me on anything. If she only knew. The body can pass the infection. It is now scheduled for this Thursday . I say. One thing that has changed a bit is that she no longer wants to have that role so much any more. Rafting, kayaking, swimming, water parks, cool restaurants No museums, tours, etc.-- you know, old-fogey . Wishing you all the best ! 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. 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. 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. Ok fine. It is so easy to make our lives about our kids. If I had listened to my gut and gone with my instinct, I could have stopped this all much much sooner. It's been 10 years of this. My husband said you dont know what was going on his life, what he was dealing with, etc. Jed believed he was having a midlife crisis and he does fit the scenario but I am just worn out and tired of dealing with him. Don't suppress your desire and build up resentment. Its control, but only when he sees me doing things that dont involve him. Great comment, I am just sorry that your wife didnt wake up and realize how lucky she was to have someone who was so committed to their marriage and family. After a very entertaining and tasty dinner at a casual restaurant, we went outside to where a jazz concert was going on. Then he would call her because ohh it made her feel better, the. 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. i just have to keep telling myself to quit obsessing over her happiness and to just do my own thing and invite her along for the ride. Read More All related (100+) Sort Recommended JMMendez My first husband seemedin control, too. Now shes pregnant (its mine) and I dont really have a choice. This can make him feel resentful and unwilling to spend time with you. 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. If this is a recent development, you may be wondering what went wrong and how to fix it. It drives me totally nuts. Relationships are challenging, and that includes marriages. If he does something differently, it does not mean that it's wrong. It is just easier to blame someone else rather than looking within. PS. The money he gets will be spent and gone. Oh bless you it really does sound very similar.. to the poster who suggested getting others involved, without going into too much detail I did just that. You might not see it, but your relatives can sometimes be quite overwhelming, especially if theyre always around. It may seem that way, Rachel, but from what youve said he really isnt in control. Leaving Her Alone One of the quickest ways to destroy your marriage is to leave your wife alone. NO MATTER WHAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES. 1. Me too. my husband doesn t want to spend time with me, theres a chance he might not be intentionally ignoring you. Its a vicious cycle I see repeated on many blogs. You need to stop fearing an argument, You need to communicate the issues that are going on and ask him why he thinks using depression to not do things you don't want to do. Yes, you guessed ittheir husbands. 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. c. I need to stay true to who I am. 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. I have to basically threaten with taking away screen time almost every time it is time to do something. All lies he makes up to mess with her head. As the girls got older, I was looking forward to the two of us having time together again. In that case, likely, hes just trying to better himself. Ughhhh. Trusting that you have been accurate with your wife's words, I'd like to share a quote from Michael Warner's 1999 queer manifesto The Trouble With Normal, which applies to you more than you . 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. Its his wifes fault for not meeting her husbands needs. And not much of it was very good at all. Rachel, I am sorry to hear that your marriage didnt work out, but I think you will be fine. he doesnt want things to improve. True. Yeah I know..not productive, LOL. I shortly thereafter met Josh (he was actually my roommate!) Even if you're not trying to ignore him, busyness can create an emotional barrier. I was tiresome and costing me a fortune! I can definitely relate to feeling like my husband never wants to do anything with me. When he does help out he acts like invented electricity. That was still intact. Try to understand and support his new goals. John, its one of the hardest things to go through, I highly doubt I could go through it again. Was he responsible for me cheating on him? Or well, our marriage had really drifted apart and I knew we were very disconnected. Below, psychologists and marriage therapists offer 7 common signs that a spouse may be growing restless in a relationship. One thing I have done in the past is move along too quickly, so I end up in Crap again. ALWAYS. Another option is speaking to him about events that he would prefer you attend with a friend. i really dont mind cleaning, i used to clean the house for him all the . Its called denial and justification and it is a POWERFUL thing. All bans in this subreddit are permanent. That is exactly what my husband did and he admits it. On my birthday . 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. Use that time to bond with him, leash-train and you should be good. Yes, this is selfish behavior but we ALL have our emotional limits. It just proves to me that I am not worth his commitment if it does. I stayed home with the kids, took care of all the household stuff, cooking cleaning etc. He has let his hair grow long and messy and refuses to get a haircut. If anything, it is a great opportunity to spend quality time with single friends. Stay strong. Very good post Doug. Eg, its funny you commented about being a step ford wife, lol. This is a big red flag, and my advice is to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline and discuss this with someone there because. I have to keep reminding myself that he needs time to adjust to the fact that life has changed. Exercise Grace, I totally agree. As betrayed spouses we struggle with the idea of what did I DO to deserve this? Well, the truth is we did NOTHING. 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. or situations/content involving minors. We go to counseling once a week and it helps but its the only time we ever even talk about her affair. 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. And sometimes, those things come first. Plus, itll give you some time to pursue your own interests instead of thinking for hours: My husband never wants to do anything with me.. For nearly twenty five years before the affair he had a very traditional marriage, by both of our choices. It runs in his family and he has suffered with it and sleep disorder for years. Having him believe something that wasnt true. This can be difficult to navigate, but dont worry were here to help! My husband did, I did, my affair partner did, my husbands affair partner did, every body who ever cheated did, lol. 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). Like go to the grocery store, go to the pool, go to sport practice, go anywhere! You are so VERY right. Something along the lines of, well if he was happy he wouldnt be with me. ULK I hate it all for everyone but I am trying to be the constant for him. Dear The HPV Question, First, I want to make sure you still have HPV. or situations/content involving minors, Any sort of namecalling, insults,etc will result in the comment being removed and the user being banned. Go out and start doing things you want to do. It's always healthy for the dad to bond with baby, have skin time, even if the baby is fussy. Im exhausted and burned out. I try to engage him and put energy into our relationship and it helps for a few days then he is back to doing nothing. Oh, one more thing. Of course, this isnt to say that you should never come first. If your husband feels like youre constantly nagging him, hell likely start to dread spending time with you. I used to have a higher regard for my wedding vows but these scars will unfortunately stay with me and so be it. If you focus on his negative qualities, itll only push him away. They didnt really do anything or go anywhere special together and to the casual observer, certainly not anything or anywhere exciting. Communication is just not you expressing your issues and him just agreeing. Well, wow. I tried to strike a balance and move the conversation in a different direction. he will drive an hour to see her for 20 min and goes out fo coffee and to movies, etc. I loved that. Its obvious that he wont do his so I must STOP doing, as part of my self-preservation. Alternately, the affair partner wants to place the blame on the cheating spouse. This doesn't stop my husband going back to the UK for shooting trips, even though he knows that I am not at all pleased. The betrayed spouses often like to place more blame on the OW. All for some worthless, bunny boiling slut. My husband doesn t like spending time with my family, but why? e. just because someone throws something down it doesnt mean you have to pick it up. Make your moments together count. Everywhere you look there are things telling us how to be hotter in the bedroom, cook healthier more exciting menus, pick up thrilling new hobbies. Time for ME to start setting the bar for my OWN self-esteem and not basing it on HIS assessment of me. If you want to close the gap, try making a regular date night where you can focus on each other without distractions. Go on the internet and look for a "Penis Pump" and order one for him.. Exercise, play sports, go to the gym and consider beginning each day with a walk together. Stupid. The lack of confidence was not about my career or who I was outside of our marriage. Once her (much older) husband started doing things to increase his T-levels, he once again became more active, horny, etc. When approaching your husband about this, don't criticize or apportion blame as this can put the other person on . Trash is its own reward. If someone's lack of response has become a. 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. It ticks me off because I loved and supported him and he knew it. 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