You can be bored, stressed, depressed, or a whole host of other emotions on ANY given day. I commented on his IG. It can often take the form of giving you the silent treatment . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. And honestly I have done that at times. Post-affair, I am uncomfortably aware that making mountains out of molehills can be a dangerous self-fulfilling prophecy. He keeps telling me I did nothing wrong, there was nothing I could have done better or different. Well, my court date for Friday was cancelled because the ex couldnt make it. When a wife insists on having her own way, she is in essence saying, "I have to be in control." 2. All through his fog. Travelling alone is a whole new experience and in my experience, you meet people wherever you go. I guess if Ive found any silver lining in my situation it has been establishing a value of self worth that cannot be skewed by anyone and as was said before no more blind faith. 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. Besides, Im a fun person and I do like to do sh*t! This blog post will discuss the ten most common reasons why your spouse might not want to spend time with you and what you can do about it. One thing that has changed a bit is that she no longer wants to have that role so much any more. If you want to create and sustain a lifetime of monogamy, then you must also know how to renew passion, inspire desire and sustain a lifetime of commitment.. 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. You are very emotionally aware, and you are absolutely able to see BOTH sides of things. 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. If friends tend to be the parents of our kids teammates, school friends, etc. Make sure . It's always healthy for the dad to bond with baby, have skin time, even if the baby is fussy. 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. Ignore builds a wall between you and your spouse. Particularly in a long term relationship. Also when a person complains about being bored they are often bored with themselves not their marriages or spouses. She understands several crucial retirement principles for marriage that I want you to adopt. True. No matter how much our friends love each other and they do they are not immune to boredom. He still waits for my direction and Ive stopped doing all I did because he wont put any responsibility onto himself. Not a legacy to be proud of. I get upset just thinking about it. She made sure to find me enough work to make sure I never uttered or even thought those words again! Good advise eg. An emotionally distant husband may show some or all of the following signs: Being indifferent to activities Being inflexible Getting defensive easily Being overly critical of you Giving the silent treatment Being unwilling to talk about his feelings Taking from the relationship more than he gives But those are just a few of the signs. 3. 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. 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. PS. Absolutely NOT ! I had a saying Lose the battle, win the war. Meaning the final outcome is in your favor cause you are done with them ! Others blame their spouse ONLY. If that is ever what he wants again (and I doubt it) he can leave with my blessing. My first husband seemedin control, too. Do you often think, my husband doesn t like spending time with my family and me? "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. I cant go on like this forever. Don't be shy with your partner. When your partner has your back, they'll be able to say those three important words sincerely and out loud in front of other people. I usually dont think of him at all. 6. 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. 3. But its good to know that Im not alone in feeling this way. He never raises his voice. No, not perfectly but he COULD have asked for what he needed. What to do if my husband never wants to do anything with me because of mental illness? Do you ever feel that your husband is getting further and further away from you? Kind of hard though. It sucks. 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. I ask because I feel exactly the same way as you. I have a few family members who purchased time shares here many years ago. Most husbands work outside the home to provide for the family. Most of our friends were developed through the people we have met in those activities (those mentioned in this post excluded). We never get invited out anywhere together as a couple. And as the years go by and more time and effort is devoted to raising and nurturing kids and taking care of all of lifes other issues, this weakness, along with adventure and passion, is often overlooked. 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. Either way, its essential to discuss whats going on and how its impacting your relationship. Showing more affection in different ways or spending more time together may help resolve the issue. For example, suppose hes always putting his buddies before you or bailing on plans because hed rather do something else. . Its in cases just like this that many people turn to infidelity in an ill-fated attempt to solve their boredom (or some other) problem. I was tiresome and costing me a fortune! You know it has nothing to do with looks. Its all about him and hes still in control! Joke advice or advice that is conspiratorial or just plain terrible will be removed, and users my be subject to a ban. IMHO. And he will bethe old guy at the club. Lol, and ewwwww. Devoted my life to him and my children..worked at a job I hated for the money and where am I know? His demeanour physically / the way he moves is gentle and measured. Reader Disappointed Dater writes, My husband of 9 years has legitimately never planned a date for us. The excitement and stimulation came from the illicitness of what they were doing sneaking around on their spouses like teenagers. And whats worse is that in these two cases neither one of the wives have communicated their dissatisfaction to their husbands. Over time I discovered that her POSOM didnt spend a dime on herexcept for cheap hotel rooms. A Comprehensive Guide to 'Vanderpump Rules' Hookups Over the Years. We both are. She treated him better during their affair then she was treating me afterward. As betrayed spouses we struggle with the idea of what did I DO to deserve this? Well, the truth is we did NOTHING. Strong words eg thanks. 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. Donot tell him your every move. Its a vicious cycle I see repeated on many blogs. 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. We are only 35 years old .i feel like he holds us back so much. I tried to strike a balance and move the conversation in a different direction. If you . Examples include, but is not limited to: red/blue/black/purplepill, PUA, FDS, MGTOW, etc. the list goes on and on and on. No exceptions. John, I felt exactly the same as you after I found out bout my XWWs almost 2 year affair. The betrayed spouses often like to place more blame on the OW. Empty nest for all of us is just around the corner. I shortly thereafter met Josh (he was actually my roommate!) No matter what the problem is, communication is critical. Discover the 10 Most Important Lessons about Surviving Infidelity, Most of the Time My Husband Doesnt Want to do Sh*t, No Such Thing As TMI The Importance of Full Disclosure After You Have Had an Affair, Affair Recovery Moving On After Infidelity, Taking Inventory: A New Approach to the New Year & A Betrayed Spouses Bill of Rights, Follow our journey as we save our marriage after an emotional affair, Terms of Service/Privacy Policy/Affiliate Disclosure. I cant help but ask myself is it worth it? I have often thought about why I dragged my feet too. Your email address will not be published. And not much of it was very good at all. He claims it's his depression stopping him from wanting to do anything, but the problem is when he has his mind set on going or doing something he'll do it. And so, the million-dollar question isWhat inspires us to choose to be (and stay) monogamous? He Never Asks Your Opinion. Its called denial and justification and it is a POWERFUL thing. "Be willing to hear his feedback and experiences in the marriage," says Henry. This is probably the most common reason why husbands feel like their wives dont care about spending time with them. First, try to be more positive when youre around him. So many affairs are blamed on boredom, Dougs included. This way, your husband knows that youre serious about wanting to spend time with him, and he wont feel like hes being nagged. Possibility # 2: Your husband won't talk because he doesn't like conflict (the avoiding pain motive) Your husband may be upset at you for something, but not want to say anything about it for fear that it will cause conflict. 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. I couldnt understand her whole bored thing. Eg, its funny you commented about being a step ford wife, lol. 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 . I think I need to do the same, start giving myself the self respect and stop basing it on my h assessments of me. 25 Signs Your Husband Doesn't Love You Anymore 1. 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). he initiates no affection or sex but will respond if I do but I am tired of always being the one to try to save our marriage and yet I do not want a divorce. Communication is just not you expressing your issues and him just agreeing. And while that might sound easy enough, many of the common phrases we say in our daily lives can get in the way of achieving the goal of keeping an open dialogue between spouses. Refusal to go for walks could be signs of an underlying behavioral issue. For example, if you dont share his love for football, he may feel like it would be a waste of time. I have to agree. Make your moments together count. And yes, if they were that unhappy they should grow up, admit to it, and get a divorce. 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? 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. Sometimes, your spouse needs some space and thats perfectly normal. Real boyfriends take their girlfriends out on dates. IM the one that got cheated on and you talk to your spouse/treat your spouse like THAT?? Im sure my husbands girl friend was skinny and she really does think she is superior based on that. What a shame eg, they are not going to see it. And here are 9 ways you can escape awkward conversations . You might not see it, but your relatives can sometimes be quite overwhelming, especially if theyre always around. Yet here we are. When hes wrinkly, shriveled, and losing his faculties he will know in his heart and probably mind too that he caused destruction. There will be peace in it being OVER, pursuing it would likely not be worth the emotional cost. You never know, once your husband sees what a great time you are having. 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. Ive never really figured out how to process my first marriage and all it involved. Its from Donna: I so agree..I had supported my husband for years while he went to school. Ohh and the funny thing is, she wasnt on anything for depression. Its his wifes fault for not meeting her husbands needs. I told him what I can look on his desk. I finally found my balls and filed for divorce. My ex made out very well during the pre-trial. This could be an emotional affair or a physical one. Told me why now when he doesnt care. Leaving Her Alone One of the quickest ways to destroy your marriage is to leave your wife alone. Its my own sort of therapy to keep myself outta trouble. I want him to do SOMETHING, but hes happy with being on his laptop or watching the depressing news all day long. Your email address will not be published. Press J to jump to the feed. I guess trying to make sure everything here at home was good didnt give him enough responsibility which he obviously needed. 4) He doesn't know how to bring something up. We can only imagine how his own eyes and mind were deceiving him. 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. Thats like saying its ok for me to walk into a bank and steal money if the security guard isnt looking. My husband retired last year and although he has time to do things, he does nothing. She wants me to take the lead with planning nights out, hikes, weekend trips, etc. In a vacation environment totally devoid of any stress, I couldn't stand to be in my husband's company. 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). Alternately, the affair partner wants to place the blame on the cheating spouse. Yes, she says she feels remorse but she is still defensive about what she did. Im guessing that she was betting on I would not leave her. Egos dont care what the external package looks like. FCOL, it makes TOTAL sense. I know exactly how you feel. I work full time and my husband has been retired for 10 years. Friday may 31st will be divorce day. I couldnt say it better EG. I feel none of it was appreciated and he has a sense of entitlement. Often, men show their love through acts of service instead of words. I should have kicked her out immediately and filed for divorce. Not even for the kids. I agree with you. As you say, freedom to do what you want, and in my husband's case, no mood swings, he is always just even tempered. Right now some days I just want to crawl under a rock. Prior to having children, we had an active social life. Admitting that, its natural if you have those sentiments and are furious at him. Answer: It is extremely difficult to live with a negative person. It is just easier to blame someone else rather than looking within. Yup, I no longer want all the responsibility of doing it all, anymore. This came to our email by mistake. If you have been in this situation you know that this will also include mental, sexual, and many other types of abuse as well. What should I do if my husband never wants to do anything with me? If this is a recent development, you may be wondering what went wrong and how to fix it. If she only knew. I kind of envy the people who say.we were on the verge of divorce before the affair and I can kind of see why it happened. Sometimes guys just don't know how to say things. 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. 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. Gizfield, I had put on heaps of weight too after my children, I guess she thought she had the upper hand. But where is my security? 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. Routine can also lead to emotional isolation in marriage. I hope its not too late. 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. So making comments and getting feedback really helps me. Someday shell wake up. I have one on my free resource page. It's an example of his own insecurity and need to control you. They are NOT as unhappy as they profess themselves to be. John First, try taking a more proactive approach by planning fun activities that you can do together. SHOW NOTES To see pictures of Stacy on some of his many climbing . being a friend to. If I had listened to my gut and gone with my instinct, I could have stopped this all much much sooner. You are so VERY right. Doug, Linda, anyone elseone topic I would love to see discussed: how do you handle ti when the topic of affairs comes up in discussion with friends, etc. Dear Carolyn: My husband does not want to spend alone time with me, leaving me feeling frustrated. I have begun traveling without him because he wont go. As always seems to be the case, we separated out into two groups women and men for some further discussions. Trash is its own reward. He did help out by having someone come in once a week and do the heavier cleaning. I think your awesome, full of integrity and heart! So Im so happy for you that you have your children. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. If someone's lack of response has become a. He has friends, hobbies, and other commitments that compete for his time. Doug, I know you were joking but knowing Linda and what you guys have learned through hard experience, I am willing to bet she did very, very little husband bashing. our relationship is so confusing. Maybe you have a friend or acquaintance who would love to get up and go. 21 year old from University of North Georgia looking for long-term discrete relationship. Writes, my husband retired last year and although he has friends, hobbies, get! 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