Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. All I had to do was pay for the meal prep, and pick up the meals. Before this point I even got out books on herbal medicine to treat dangerous infections, spent $70 plus buying all the herbs and tinctures and mixed them up for him to take. It wasnt until recently that I found an outlet for all of this junk in my head. I've had to take a de-greaser and scrub them all down to get the old slimy grease off of all of them. THAT, was fear. Without question, without me asking. He has No responsibility for any of his behavior or actions. And, when I'm not 100%, then he's not being cared for. That's just great! Love. Which is what gets me to why I'm posting this response: "I have to be extremely obvious in my disconnection attempts to get notice LOL - like a very deliberate snub. Fortunately, I feel a little better now. I do believe he loves me. Stubbornness, not listening, victim mentality, and lack of awareness of life in general that gets overwhelming for me, which makes being in a "marriage" even more challenging. That's great! You know, a "special" love. If anything, I am stronger in your eyes. My husband didn't help me with anything around the house. My SO is inconsistently caring and compationate - the overriding theme of when they are not has to do with feeling frustrated and overburdened by yet another thing they have to deal with. I said no. Its pretty normalized at the point. If your betta lives in an unfiltered setup youll need to completely change his water and clean his tank weekly. WebNo, that's not normal in a loving marriage. I know when I'm sick, I freak out about being a burden & not pulling my weight. 2022 Mighty Proud Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I learned about myself and learned some hard lessons. Effective at making you get better because it was boring as shit. But don't be the version of youthat is currentlyin his face. After years of sleeping alone (he stays up til 3AM on tv/laptop) and begging him to come to bed and he wouldn't, and then waking up in the AM alone to go to work while he sleeps in, I decided that, now that we have moved into a new home with a guest room, that I would make that my dream room and I let him know that due to his snoring and sleep pattern, I didn't want my sleep interuppted anymore and we are sleeping separate. Here is my story: Hollow is a perfect word for a marriage with neglect and little attention. It is not only me he has no sympathy for, it is his children as well. Particularly because we already feel hurt, and vulnerable, and scared, and embarrassed, and so on, in the very moment that we need empathy and support from them: and find it lacking. Overall I think she has issues that a therapist would help with, but that will definitely end up in a fight. But, he can't get past the victim hood yet. Yes it was my plan all along to get sick in order to make you sick and miserable! It sucks but thats what it is. He shows no concern for me - and this has to be narcissistic personality disorder. It wont solvefor the dishonesty (and just found a new credit card). Best of Luck to you all and I look forward to reading your story. And then, perhaps, broach the topic of how she ended up with her 'annoying behavior pattern' with sincere curiosity, as you put it. I actually yelled at him, told him how selfish he is. Yeah, I remember when she was sick and I was doing everything for her as I just let her rest. And, yes, I am 100% sure it's not all ADHD. He told I just had the flu and went to bed. I shouldn't have to and I take very good care of myself after 27 years and a complete role reversal. Some otc antacids helped. Wanting to CONNECT? But, that wouldn't have lasted either, after she got to KNOW him, because she too would have wanted some love "in return". Set up a way for it to not be inconsistent. A true and internal lack of gratitude for his own life that God has granted him, and gratitude for the lives that have been entrusted TO him, which is an honor and which is humbling for the soul who can SEE this fact. They want something done and over with, right then. He is loved by many, not evil. This is a great take. At least in my case, I can be loving, civil and kind now but I also am trying NOT to be needy or co-dependant if he stays at his friends house til 1:40 AM like he did last night, or if he just spends the day watching tv or if he throws a tantrum while driving or if he starts incessantly talking about government conspiracies and how money isn't worth anything, etc. Submitted by PoisonIvy on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 15:38. Best Sex Positions to Improve Your Sex Life. Its an open concept house and he's painted the walls all different colors, but again, half done. And, to feel loved in return, you need to be sexual with each other. I couldn't handle it. Your partner sounds as if he's not good at transitions (i.e. I daze into the sunset and really feel lovefor that moment. When he's not sleeping, he's making random 'sick' noises like sighing, He had the flu last year and I took care of him. But I'm still keeping out of the way and limiting the inconvenience. WebOne of the most common is a husband not being in tune with (or affected by) his wifes emotions. I would blame him for screwing up mine. That's why the 'pursuit' or 'in your face' strategy that you are using fails. We don't have the physical stamina to FIX all this stuff, but he INSISTS on it, and won't let me call in professionals. A perfect opportunity to "prove" himself right ~ WRONG! I just got back from a trip and most likely caught a cold from someone on the plane ride home. But I fear that that relationship will feel hollow to you over the long haul if you can't also add in some affection towards each other. He is scared about his health lately. I paid for every cent at that point and insurance for me/him. This is the extent of OUR now/not now difference when it comes to love. Someone who can be inspirational, and help me or others see their own potential by being inspiring in themselves. H, has two basic emotions, FEAR and ANGER. When the youngest was very ill, diagnosed with multiple strains of Lyme disease, other tick borne infections like Erlichia, I was really afraid. 5 signs of an unsupportive husband during pregnancy. etc. Many years ago I had appendicitis. Need help with your relationship? Do you think you can suggest implementing some of those changes without it dissolving into a fight? When I got up to go to bathroom like for 5th times, I could not make to the bathroom and fainted and almost fell on the floor whena person who worked at the hotelbrought me a chair to sit down. During those 30 days I saw a good neurologist and was diagnosed with an Autoimmune neurological condition that can be life threatening. Sometimes that takes the form of cuddling or doing something together like a walk/talk. Basically, if your partner doesnt have your back, things will start to crumble fast. She was in her second semester of college and was busy with school and work. Submitted by notgonnalosemyself (not verified) on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 16:22. He came home from work at 9pm and I said I was throwing up and had terrible stomach cramps etc. My opinion only, but having to force connection, attention and time and be the driving force for a marital connection that is so basic. well, that seems hollow to me also. Third possible explanation: your wife doesn't want to get sick and thus avoids you? And for this, I am truly, deeply sorry. Someone who at times would look at me and just smile, (as if we shared a special secret), with eyes that showed gentleness, patience and strength, but with a reverent humility. Being romantic just to get sex will be seen as manipulative. Acknowledge the wrongdoing. Describe what you did, and why it was wrong.Promise not to do it again. Mean it.Ask for forgiveness. The saying goes, "Don't be mad when I pull a you, on you." I do agree with you. Yes, I licked the back of every airplane seat to make sure I picked up some kind of virus! I jokingly call(ed) her "Florence Nightingale" because even others would notice how completely oblivious she was/is to any illness or discomfort on my part. I don't get sick often but last month I had a serious case of the flu, really high fever and wasn't holding much down and he wasn't bothered to even go buy soup for me or anything else. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Now I'm going to get sick! One of the post said that when she is sick or hurt and can't "take care" of her H, then basically his world falls apart. I agree. I did it again. Submitted by peach on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 16:07. Angry loud voice- "Where do youwant to go!?" But I truly think my husband is being a pussy sometimes. :) Don't get it twisted, I wait on him hand and foot when he is sick and right away he said he felt a tickle in his throat. Do you have kids that were sick too? (And he sees this as a good thing)half done, with walls half painted. You dont care about my illness. His brother was paranoid-schizophrenic, diagnosed at 18 and died a few years ago from drug addiction. I'm not talking about a " girlish, prince on a white horse, rescuer kind of thing) I think everyone knows what I'm trying to say. This goes so deep. Or pulled a muscle in my back. When she start ignoring you and letting you do what you want, then you have a problem. My SO is not yet undergoing any kind of treatment. And that I was stuck in their recliner for near a week to keep my foot elevated - should have been longer but I moved my business back into my office to keep the agitation down. So i'm just learning but this is an ADHD trait? Follow this journey on Living Without Limits. Besides his kids being a priority (see TruthBTold's post), I have seen a lot of men that are used to being babied when they are sick. Even when it came to the children in those earlier years (aged 8 and under) when they would get the stomach flu, and pails would need emptied, sheets changed, and the long night watch done. My wife wants to be left alone, and I mean ALONE. He has the attitude of "Well, that's the past", "this is now". It always boils down to me getting sick on purpose! SO did get angry at the slow healing process, and said this had better by done with by their birthday! If your S.O. I felt like I was dying, inside and out. I gotvery sick from what I ate. I bet if I got cancer he'd go "Great! Now not now and love. "He worked all week ~ he's Tired and Deserves to Rest"!!! I hear you, I cant count the number of times my husband made it very clear that myillness was a hughinconvenience for him there was no thought to how it made me feel. By then its too late. Right now I'm back at the house trying to get some stuff in order. I have learned that I am valuable independentlyand I have a great job, great family and friends and that my life is NOT about simply about him and he no longer makes my world go round, I do. I am not overwhelmingly rude or obnoxious or in his face. We had been friends for years and talked here and there. Also, "he does not have time to deal with the insurance company or taking me to get a rental car the next day, so I will have to find my own ride to the car rental company". I will always do my best but not at the price of my sanity. If you want to connect with your partner the 'trick' is two fold. But, with him, its more fun to ridicule and get angry at others because he's been inconvenienced in some way, and then he can get out his disapproval of having to be made to wait, instead of doing what HE wanted to do, right THEN. Like so many of the other posts, writing this post and sharing my feelings is very therapeutic. Maybe she doesnt even realize shes doing it. I want to leave him but my family is against it. I feel a burden lifted off of me, especially after looking at my 27 years of marriage and realizing I am severely co-dependant. I come first now. He shoved my face in my decision and said I was wrong and did say he was hard to live with but not enough to leave. How a Narcissist Treats a Chronically Ill Spouse. I will always do my best but not at the price of my sanity.". Even says just because I am sick, he is not going to pet me. This means you may think it's obvious when you need a hug or some connection, but they may not 'see' it. You don't want to marry a man with kids, trust me. Iris is also an Invisible Illness Warrior. The dishes comment was pretty shitty of your wife and next time you should stand up for yourself and say no. You know where I keep my emergency information, when to call 911. Yes, the victim mentality and what you said is so true. We went to the diner and my life changed. But then I noticed that when he's around other people he's never sick until he walks in the house. Now he is fine with it, he got used to it and I feel its because I did not cave in to the codependency. I thrive from who I am independently although I still try to be a good wife and hold down most of the responsibilities that keep our family looking good for the most part. He stormed up to me, angrily, shouting WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING? When your spouse doesnt listen to you, there are a few things you can try, according to GoodTherapy, which might make a difference. I myself will say that women do get mad when they cook for you and she prolly didn't want it just said that out of to try to make you feel better. In preparation, he never did set up a way to communicate with her (In the entire last year), did not reach out to her before or after the surgery. But just like I learned when I lost my job two years ago, a job I thought defined me, one singular part of my life does not define me. But still, if I do get sick and need something, he's there, doing whatever. He even broke the kitchen sink to where it only puts out hot water. Sometimes, I've wondered if some of this is not only the ADHD, its also, in some, (like my husband) the result of his emotionally cold and distant mother,who had mental issues that kept her from showing love, closeness and tenderness to her children. A few years back I got really sick with many physical and neurological symptoms and was diagnosed with Late stage Lyme disease and many co infections. But the way to stay unique and independent is to define when you will connect, rather than wait for him to notice at any time. I went out of my way for "my friend" and thought he cared but he used me and made me feel insane since one moment he is texting me at 3AM and the next wouldn't talk to me for a week saying we needed to cool it. So pick your battles my friends and learn about yourself in the process. this was my question. You might be thinking, wow, why be with someone like that? If your wife grew up like I did you are never going to be happy with the level of care she gives you, because its completely foreign to her. You cant expect people to stop. Make him whatever type of soup he wants, bring him medicine, rub his head etc. You may do better by asking her 'precisely' what you want from her when u are sick/hurt over and above her 'commentary'. I don't think there is a way to forgive things like this. No one has ever taken a day off when I was sick . "The unexpected" threatens their sense of fragile balance. If I reclaim my old self that my H fell in love with(although I'm truly not the same person I was then aftet living through hurt, disappointment and lies) and work hard to be gracious at all times and the most interesting woman on earth, I would be hitting his now pleasure/I like this/must be love in the now thing and I might see a move toward connectedness. Submitted by notgonnalosemyself (not verified) on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 09:54. Whenever he's sick I ask if I can go get anything from the store for him or do anything for him. So I don't ask for anything beyond desperate needs. And I have failed you, but in finding your voice you have helped me find mine and now I see. WHYDID YOU ASK ME TO MARRY YOU, and tell me you loved me and wanted to spend the rest of our lives together? Maybe a spouse is a lousy caregiver, or just as sick if not sicker; maybe you never noticed till now that certain local family members are better at receiving than giving. They wouldn't get angry, but they'd certainly seem "greatly inconvenienced.". And what Ive learned is, thats exactly why Im with you. 3. And of course, my fave from Walter Mitty movie "Beautiful things don't ask for attention. I am married for 10 years late in life now 60 ..and moved to Spain after 18 months I took the real flu I was in bed for 6 weeks with only sips of w If he ever got help, I am on board of course but this is a daily battle for HIM and I have decided that the only way to win is not to play. WebBy sick, I mean a minor cold. I, too, have moved onto taking care of myself and am putting my energy into friendships and relationships that are mutually rewarding. My husband would blame me for ruining his life. I have been raised to tough it out: when you are ill, you do not whine - you just put on a brave face and keep going. Tell her what you would like to see her do or say, what would help you to feel more supported. If you are telling him how much you LIKE connecting, and are fun to connect with then his issue becomes how to more consistently connect with you. And, of course, there is their sense that others (including you) are out to get them. But at the end of the day if it is really bothering you well then you need to talk to him about it and tell him how it made you feel. I was too kind, wanting to help TOO much, and didn't set boundaries. Jan 14, 2018. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. When you are sick you deserve to have someone that does the things that show they care about your health and well being. I know your relationship is more complex than what I'm reading here in your postand it's not my business but he sounds selfish and self-centered. He still ignored andhung by the pool by himself. And one of the most troubling scenarios where you see this is when the wife becomes so upset that she cries and the husbands response is indifference, anger, frustration, or denial. I decided then to leave. 1) Shes never on your side. Dont gauge this for the rest of your marriage. We have elementary aged children and he works at a demanding job. Im worried and curious what to look for. Afraid to love again, after such severe betrayal of trust and severe consequences from crazy making behaviors. Barf and poop, rehydrate, and take care of yourself. I don't believe the behavior is intentional in my case. Because in his mind, I'm supposed to be taking care of him.not the other way around. My ex didn't have ADHD. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. I am not an illness. Press J to jump to the feed. It dramatically affected my relationship for the worse. My In-laws and husband were there, along with our daughter. Thank you for reminding me that it's me and my wife with each other now. My son was also diagnosed with an NK Killer cell deficiency and had a very low count. He made everyone pay for me leaving and stayed in the darkness and acted like a brat and victim. And here is my confession, for I fall short of a Marvel superhero. I feel like crap so I have no plans of running errands. You love me. ", Submitted by MelissaOrlov on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 14:29, Disconnection issues for those with ADHD come from a multitude of places. I didn't get medical help until nearly 12 hours later. We all WANT to be loved a certain way but I have just chalked it up to sometimes he can but most times he can't/won't. If they get ill first, and then I get ill? Don't worry your anxiety to high and relax. She came and went multiple times during the morning ignoring that I was still in bed and coughing a lot. I cam home ( after working out for an hour feeling worse ) and told my mom and she took my temperature and it was like 104 degrees!! Submitted by dedelight4 on Sat, 04/15/2017 - 22:58. Gosh, feel better! But there is something that hurts me so desperately, he acts like he doesnt care when Im sick. Hearing him speak kindly of other folks, being gentler in his speech, since he KNOWS how unkind the world can be. You know all the important things. If that's something that you can't handle, it's best to call it off. registered trademarks of Ziff Davis Canada, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without There absolutely is an empathy and emotional disconnect which fuels this, and without that empathy the rest of the ADHD partner's response is heavily coloured. 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