Can totally relate to your post. Now not now and love. It was miserable. Fortunately, I feel a little better now. Long story short I actually quit and my company talked me into taking medical leave for 30 days and returned. It was a high pressure job in sales and recruiting, with a manager who later got in trouble for harrassingstaff and being absolutely unprofessional. 2022 Mighty Proud Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I handle everything around the house, she doesn't need to be thinking about dishes or cleaning while 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. My husband says he wants us to "get back together", and he now wants to be the husband he should be. I shouldn't have to and I take very good care of myself after 27 years and a complete role reversal. I think the non spouse has to be less of a giver and move to the attitude of-I'm in this life for myself just like you demonstratedaily that are in it for yourself. Second, gently encourage him to connect. All big red flags. Your partner sounds as if he's not good at transitions (i.e. I really would like some aspirin now and not in 5 hours! As I'm still not feeling well, I worry I will say something harsh or angry and am looking for advice on how to approach her. Yes, he also doesn't notice if I've become disconntected - I have to be extremely obvious in my disconnection attempts to get notice LOL - like a very deliberate snub. in Child and Adolescent Development and then an M.A. If I ever mention his behavior of that day, he gets mad at me and tells me that "I Never let things go and that I am to blame because I can't "forgive" him". It dramatically affected my relationship for the worse. The grass wasn't greener on the other side but my grass would probably never be any better so there needed to be changes on my side. Theyve been together for 15 This morning I woke up with a fever and shakes, miserably curled up under the covers. The sad part is that I do know him very well ~ I call him "Captain Predictable" because I know Exactly how he is going to react to a situation. If you want to connect with your partner the 'trick' is two fold. Make him whatever type of soup he wants, bring him medicine, rub his head etc. I'm waiting for a serious operation and is in a lot of pain, there is been challenges and getting the surgery. 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. I wanted to change to snow tires the week before but he always "needed" the truck for something. I felt like I was dying, inside and out. Unreal. Submitted by thparkle on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 11:36. He just gets on his computer. After I broke my foot, the Orthopedist put me in a non weight bearing cast. Nothing builds or sticks over the years. No, that's not normal in a loving marriage. My A-Hole ex Husband was a jerk to me when I broke my foot the year before we divorced. It's the thought that matters <3. I was being somewhat sarcastic in my response. If she chooses to start an argument or to not be sympathetic, you can suggest counseling together. Pleasure. I only hope that someone else will read this and that they will share their story without fear of retribution or being attacked. This is not ok. Thanks, man. A therapist can help you evaluate the factors that have led you to this step and then offer advice about how to best proceed. (Although I didn't make him do the dishes). (sorry, another vent) .. So,when it comes to love, what to do, and where to go from here. I think that it's true. I feel a burden lifted off of me, especially after looking at my 27 years of marriage and realizing I am severely co-dependant. OP, assuming you guys have been married for a long time, possibly for more than five years and your work is what gets u sick and hurt regularly, I'm guessing she was not always like this. Anyway, I digress. (Dirt, dust, cob webs, grease, filth, trash, broken stuff, computer junk, all over) Then there is the paperwork all over the place and our finances to get through. Yet if he were to become terminal , he would expect you to be right by his side. Although Melissa's suggestions have some merit for a couple where there is active treatment adherence, I don't have much hope of change in my relationship with someone who never gives a thought to anyone else but himself. Whichever it is, I wasted most of my life trying to make something work that couldn't. "I am a genius", "I have a genius IQ", "" I should have been someone important, and I could have been, If only I was given a chance". So he's taking it easy today and napping on and off. Ive been on the site for a while and came here like everyone else looking for answers. That is when he finally paid attention to me and accepted that I was sick. Iris is also an Invisible Illness Warrior. That's his job. I actually yelled at him, told him how selfish he is. (Different situation for the writer of this post.) I can understand mentioning it to him and maybe even asking, but begging?? I like the don't be upset if I pull a you on you comment. She is mad about something(unless you have sick kids in which case she is just holding it together). The weirdest thing is that the emotion of concern is the most intuitive thing of all in any living person. Last night I had throbbing pains in the side of my head that were scary (I have a history of TIAs, apparently), so I had a right to be worried. I've told our kids that THEY will be in charge of me if I ever get cancer or something like that. Now when Im sick I prefer to be left alone. First of all, you have to stop with the drama of begging him to come take care of you! 5 signs of an unsupportive husband during pregnancy. Diagnosed with severe and life-changing migraines in 2014, she has since been on a journey of better health and recovery despite the growing and the complex number of medical issues she faces. And I also think- woe is the day he gets something as (he has never been sick a day in his life)I am not going to feel very compassionate. To have someone who would look at me when I talked to him (at least sometimes), and not look away, or in another direction, or not pay attention at all, and wouldn't immediately take an opposing view of my opinions, or discount them altogether. He was so sick he couldn't even think well enough to do his homework. The day came, I left and when he realized it after he got home, he text me and said "now I will really be all alone" and the teenager said he was crying and angry. If you are in the full You carry on, steady through the storm. And what Ive learned is, thats exactly why Im with you. He might show it in other ways. yikes!! You never waver. He doesn't seem to catch up or even see it. In the second, you instell a desire to avoid you, not connect. #1. Maybe talking to her would bring it to her attention. I could barely limp about and it was rapidly getting worse. I will always do my best but not at the price of my sanity. He thinks about "whatever", in the moment he's in. This is a great take. ExpectingH to become someone he cannot/will not be is futile. WebIm worried about my chest pain. Oops! Some men are selfish creatures. The former provides you both with a structure that can work (does for many couples.) Some people wait until the water is visibly murky before performing maintenance on the tank. I love(d) H, and love (past, present and future)our children, our grandchildren, art, my business, my home. You know where I keep my emergency information, when to call 911. Confirmed. WebA female reader, aunt honesty +, writes (19 November 2011): It doesn't mean that he doesn't care. Thankfully, our two children were happy to help me. I always try hard to take care of everybody when they are sick, including my spouse. Blank. I think the explanation for her behavior lies in a few traits from her background: Latina with history of macho men in her past. The entitlements and abrasive treatment of others. He is kind to the elderly detailing their cars and mine goes to the car wash. She was diagnosed with a mood disorder and anxiety in 2008. Run!!! Terms. You are right. Duped again. Ya, it sucks being sick but it's a stomach bug. I dont expect to be doted on and coddled when Im sick, but some level of Narcissistic SpouseDoesnt Care whether You Live Or Die. No hugs, kisses, attention, praise, cuddling just for cuddlings sake. We already talked last night and we good now. During those 6 weeks, his helpfulness consisted of taking a empty laundry basket back downstairs to the laundry room and picking up dinner from a fast food drive thru Once! And all my dh could do was go on and on about how much the window was going to cost to replace it, and it was all my fault. When I confront him about what I'm thinking about how he acts, he becomes defensive and gets angry. Submitted by vabeachgal on Sat, 04/15/2017 - 18:15. He/she is merciless. Wanting to CONNECT? To live content with small means; to be worthy, not respectable; to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly, talk gently, this is my symphony. He was disgusted. When I'm sick, yes. He refused to tend to me as I was going into shock. 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. How would he manage without me, his Bandaid? But, He won't spend any TIME with me, or sit and talk to me, like when I've been sick or in the hospital. Press J to jump to the feed. An the cycle continues. Born with a congenital heart condition, she survived two open heart surgeries before age 4. Many years ago I had appendicitis. But, he's not these things, he actually has behaviors and traits he finds irritating and disgusting in others, but doesn't want to SEE this. Because you are doing it and should own your behavior. Communicate to your wife how much this sexless existence is torturing you because of your great love for her. I know when I'm sick, I freak out about being a burden & not pulling my weight. Get hand-picked resources and highlights from our Mighty community straight to your inbox. We went to the diner and my life changed. Get out now and look for greener pastured. But I havent been acting like it. Submitted by adhd32 on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 13:56. I do believe the process may work if it s just adhd or adhd lite and there aren't significant co morbidities or emotional, physical or substance abuse and life is stable otherwise, ie no major financial complications. Nothing sexual ever happened but after 2 years of him love bombing me, calling me hot, beautiful, his soul mate, his twin, etc, he would discard me when I got too needy and hoover me back in when he needed an emotional pick me up. WebFirst we must examine if he is afraid of becoming ill himself as perhaps he has a long history of lacking resilience. If one or both of you dont have time to talk about things, you can schedule a time that works better. Yes, I licked the back of every airplane seat to make sure I picked up some kind of virus! Obviously. Yes, I agree, and am in the same place. I'm taking care of the kids, cleaning the house, making meals. Submitted by c ur self on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 14:17, ( 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. How a Narcissist Treats a Chronically Ill Spouse. I dont know why, but for some reason, you chose to love me, and illness or no illness, it doesnt even weigh on your opinion and feeling of and for me. Submitted by Orbital Seattlite on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 14:40. The reception was held at a house, in he back yard. I really do want out of the marriage but don't have the guts at my age. That put yourself in these situations and then wonder why things happen to you. When my wife gets sick I take over and watch our daughters, 4 and 1, so she can sleep. Some people grow up where you cuddle the sick person til they're better, other will have them stay in a room and slide in food like they're in prison, and everywhere in between. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. With my dh, he doesn't react well to any kind of situation when his filters are down (and always always at home) -- there was that time when I fell against a window in a freak accident -- breaking my humeris and dislocating my shoulder on the radiator at the same time. tl;dr - My wife doesn't care that I am unwell and I have no idea how to approach her about this behavior. Have enough respect without ego to treat yourself with a non-toxic man or woman. And, yes, I am 100% sure it's not all ADHD. It was horrible since I did it secretly. And that doctor he threatened to sue likely saved his son's life. He shows no concern for me - and this has to be narcissistic personality disorder. My husband didn't help me with anything around the house. Yes, I chose someone who couldn't love,or who chose NOT to love. Yeap, but there are moments I'm being shitty too so I thought to myself this is just fair. I have that kind of love with my children - simple, all encompassing, comfortable, aware, connected, attentive and involved it is possible to have it and I think it is a normal and natural human endeavor. You might be thinking, wow, why be with someone like that? Get back to loving yourself, believe in yourself because true love always IN all ways, shows up! So if you want to connect, you will likely be the one to have to bring it up. Okay, WE?? When you find out your spouse is seriously ill, its natural to feel overwhelmed by fear and confusion. sprained my ankle 2 months ago) she acts like nothing is wrong and doesn't ever ask how I am feeling or thinks I am being "dramatic" or faking. Please share ~ the relief is amazing! Even though we were engaged and had a date set, I still shouldn't have gotten pregnant, and THAT action left me with something that I would have to deal with the rest of my life. Dont gauge this for the rest of your marriage. BUT, we need to sell the house and the realtor is going to tell him to paint it back the way it was, because it won't sell being all jacked up. My H, and many others, expect love, support, attention and all the good stuff without being self aware enough to understand that they are not giving it in return and become very angry when it's not provided. Hewas an abusive, narcissistic Asshole. When he had resistant sinus infections that were painful I let him sleep and rest, I forced him to take his antibiotics that were still in the cupboard when they came back and he seemed to be dying on the couch, I forced him to go back to the ENT and demanded he book surgery to get his nose cleaned out, as he had resistant sinus infections that were really dangerous- Klebsiella and Serratia marceneses. I'm tired . You dont care about my illness. 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. Until you are burnt out, and I finally notice something is wrong. Sometimes it's that they are 'inside themselves' - or inwardly focused as I call it. Submitted by Resentful on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 09:54. Just comes to the door and looks at me like a piece of meat and then walks away and leaves after all of that? And I can tell you one thing without a doubt or question in my mind? 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!! I just need a bit of support lol anyway, my wife won't be back until 4 PM. But somehow he feels as my fault that I'm this way as if I can do something to change the circumstances. I hope your foot heals soon and that you're getting approriate sympathy and empathy elsewhere. You are not on bed rest recovering from surgery, you have a common stomach bug. 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. He love bombed me too. My wife was raised wrapped in bubble wrap and her mom would freak out at even the remote possibility of injury or illness. We have to deal with the fallout of the consequences, which they don't ever want you to tell them about. I am not an illness. Recallingthe time I told him I was really sick in the morning before swim workout and he told me I had to go anyway? So, again, it's about him. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. And I take. Now I see, and now I can and will be your Captain Marvel. I don't think this is necessarily an ADHD thing. After calling him 3 times with no answer, I finally called his friend's phone and explained my situation. He played video games.A LOT, and watched a lot of movies, and cook his food in deep fryers which has made the house smell like an old dirty grease pit, with the cupboards, shelves, and countertops, floors, all caked with grease. Emergency information, when to call 911 the covers thing without a doubt question! 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