Its called denial and justification and it is a POWERFUL thing. Unless I wanted to peruse thing it would have cost me between 15,000-20,000. In this case, try giving him some space and see if that encourages him to come to you more. If he has been married before he doesnot see the need to impress again. And honestly I have done that at times. I agree with you. His demeanour physically / the way he moves is gentle and measured. This is separate from and at times in spite of, others around me. But basically things rotated around ME supporting HIM. And he had better think about how to mentally gird himself and decide how to react calmly to 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. Trash is its own reward. He lied to her, manipulated her, made her promises he didnt keep. I have to basically threaten with taking away screen time almost every time it is time to do something. We are all now to the point where our kids have either graduated from college, in college or will be entering college next fall. Gizfield, I had put on heaps of weight too after my children, I guess she thought she had the upper hand. Five Lifestyle Rituals to Inspire Monogamy. I dont live with her, I am not trying to make a life and raise a family with her. All through his fog. The cheating spouse still seems to be calling the shots. 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. What to do if my husband doesn t like spending time with my family? My husband doesnt try to do ANYTHING. And not much of it was very good at all. It was certainly different from our normal family life. Well, my court date for Friday was cancelled because the ex couldnt make it. Don't suppress your desire and build up resentment. He shaves maybe once a week, at most. Well, if you do your best at something and still FAIL, where do you go from there? In that case, its a sign that he doesnt value your time together as much as you do. 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. But if you strongly believe: My husband doesn t like spending time with my family and me, it might not be personal. Monogamy isnt a one-time choice for human beings; its an ongoing choice. He's in good form from the minute he wakes up (unlike me). I also lived in constant fear that she would get bored again and run back to him. Not one bit. They questioned whether or not they had anything in common anymore with their husbands. He probably lies to his wife all the time telling her he's going to take her places and then never follows through. Its all about him and hes still in control! You can also look for ways to connect during the day, like taking a walk together or sharing a coffee break. Take care. Of course, this doesnt mean that you should never spend time with your spouse. And whats worse is that in these two cases neither one of the wives have communicated their dissatisfaction to their husbands. When that didnt seem to work, more bad mouthing me, more wanting my family. 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. It runs in his family and he has suffered with it and sleep disorder for years. He's Totally Stopped Texting You Back. my husband constantly has a headache and does suffer from migraines but refuses to go anywhere. I get upset just thinking about it. I don't think . So Im so happy for you that you have your children. he says he feels indifferent even to his family. And I mean that really is ALL HE EVER WANTS TO DO!!!!! Friday may 31st will be divorce day. or situations/content involving minors, Any sort of namecalling, insults,etc will result in the comment being removed and the user being banned. She is a safer target to vent my rage towards. Most of the Time My Husband Doesn't Want to do Sh*t 67 by Linda and Doug Those were the words that one of our friends told Linda recently Saturday night we met up with two other couples who we consider to be some of our closest friends. 6 reviews of Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Villa Mirage "This used to be owned by Diamond Resorts and is now owned by Hilton. Your email address will not be published. Sometimes, your spouse needs some space and thats perfectly normal. Veiled or overt threats, against you or them. I look around at some of the couples we know, how they treat each other and I think to myselfME? 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 believe that is why most BS wouldnt even think about entering an affair, really who had the time and energy. What to do if my husband never wants to do anything with me? 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. And sometimes, those things come first. My parents were recent ly deceased, I had no money cause he would not work, and no where to go. Now he helps make the bed every morning or it doesnt get made. 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. What do I do? If youre always demanding his attention, hell likely start to feel suffocated. Im glad its over for you. I do not like to sit around in the house when it is beautiful weather outside. Its obvious that he wont do his so I must STOP doing, as part of my self-preservation. Post-affair, I am uncomfortably aware that making mountains out of molehills can be a dangerous self-fulfilling prophecy. During a dinner with Lala and the "You're Gonna Love Me" podcast host, 36, Raquel admitted that she liked Tom, 40, but . This can make him feel resentful and unwilling to spend time with you. 261K views, 8.6K likes, 1.4K loves, 409 comments, 347 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ginaalopeez: Me r0bar0n mi celular!! 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. When it comes to a conclusion my husband doesn t want to spend time with me, an affair is one of the most common reasons. 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. And so, the million-dollar question isWhat inspires us to choose to be (and stay) monogamous? My husband never wants to go out and do things. 3. I know now that the only sure thing in this world I can depend on is myself. Perhaps in the UK or somewhere you have been before. 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). being a friend to. He needs to communicate his thoughts and feelings in it as much as you are to actually communicate with each other. Now he only changes underwear and showers once a week. Anonymous. 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. If youre constantly asking your husband to spend time with you, he may feel like youre not putting in enough effort to make it happen. 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. (Including but not limited to: slut, bitch, whore, for the streets, etc. 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. Admitting that, its natural if you have those sentiments and are furious at him. I am 62 and he is 70, maybe its his age. It IS easy to jump on the band wagon when everyone is picking apart their spouses. Very good post Doug. Required fields are marked *, My Husband Never Wants To Do Anything With Me: 10 Reasons Why and What to Do About It, on My Husband Never Wants To Do Anything With Me: 10 Reasons Why and What to Do About It, Why Husband Blames Me For Everything: The Truth Behind Relationship Arguments, 11 Signs of Selfish Husband and How to Deal With Him. Then he would call her because ohh it made her feel better, the. Too painful and once I would start I wouldnt know where to stop! Big surprise. They didnt really do anything or go anywhere special together and to the casual observer, certainly not anything or anywhere exciting. In that case, likely, hes just trying to better himself. Nikada / iStock. 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. I only vent here. Apparently its not caused by lack of love at all, but probably more likely due to the lack of newness, adventure and passion. Like threatening to kill my cats, destroying my property, etc. IMHO. This will allow him to miss you, making spending time with you that much more special. John when my workouts are flagging I also think of the slutty OW and suddenly I can muster plenty of energy! one of the bs excuses my wife made after her affair was how shed found new excitement. It may be kind of obscure sometimes but its there. I also remember a few years ago my husband saying he would honor his boring commitment. Guess The Turd does more interesting things like eat sushi, try to look phat and fresh, and try to be a hipster. Over time I discovered that her POSOM didnt spend a dime on herexcept for cheap hotel rooms. John, its one of the hardest things to go through, I highly doubt I could go through it again. When a wife insists on having her own way, she is in essence saying, "I have to be in control." 2. I vent ONLY to my bff, who knows our story and my level of commitment to this relationship. 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 have a few family members who purchased time shares here many years ago. and we started dating. Was he responsible for me cheating on him? 1. If your husband is cheating on you, its crucial to confront him and figure out what to do next. Of course my sister feels that he is getting exactly what he deserved, put himself in that position, etc. But living with a depressed person takes the life out of you. I can see how my h would prefer to forget. At the same time, it's important to note that texting naturally falls off the longer you're with someone. Others blame their spouse ONLY. 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. It does not matter to whom you are referring.). Stupid. It's like having a toddler. I value your opinion so I really appreciate your comments. My dumb self will tag along because "it's at least something". It is so easy to make our lives about our kids. I hope its not too late. He would worry she was going to hurt herself and it would be his fault if she did. Ohh and the funny thing is, she wasnt on anything for depression. Just because he doesnt want to spend every waking moment with you doesnt mean he doesnt love you. Besides, Im a fun person and I do like to do sh*t! I WON! Its also extremely exhausting and expensive. Not a legacy to be proud of. Exercise grace, this is exactly the kind of thing I was trying to get through to Eyes Opened about. This is a big red flag, and my advice is to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline and discuss this with someone there because. Sometimes, codependent people may end up in. Thankfully, my h told her, there is no way I will take the children away from their mother. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. 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. Agreed. On my birthday . In a marriage, spouses continually need each other, whether it's for emotional support during a hard time or to attend a boring work event so one doesn't have to suffer alone. I think the trap your friends fell into was set years ago. Of course that was a trigger for me, and I told him that it was nice that he was focusing on how the whole thing made HIM feel, and totally ignored how gut wrenching it was for ME as she sat there describing a college boyfriend who cheated on her, and went on at length about how I have no idea the pain, the agony, the etc etcof being cheated on. My first husband seemedin control, too. Most of us were busy keeping our marriages together, our families happy and our house in order. Im totally fascinated by what people have to say about infidelity and its helpful in challenging myself about what I think. Just wanted to let you know I understand what youre going through, youre not alone! Dear sister, yes, these feelings haunt me daily. You are so VERY right. If this is a recent development, you may be wondering what went wrong and how to fix it. "Be willing to hear his feedback and experiences in the marriage," says Henry. My husband never wants to go anywhere . Well, wow. If theres one thing that does not exist in a long-term marriage its that feeling of newness. If youre spending more time with work, kids, or hobbies, he may feel left out. I finally found my balls and filed for divorce. And if your husband has told you outright that hes no longer attracted to you, its time for a serious conversation. Depression and anxiety are both exhausting illnesses, so you must take care of yourself. Below, psychologists and marriage therapists offer 7 common signs that a spouse may be growing restless in a relationship. It is possible your husband could be having a physical, sexual affair with another woman or possibly an emotional. That was still intact. Any ideas? When you and your spouse are talking, put down your cell phone, set aside distractions, and focus on each other. 8. It's been 10 years of this. Do you ever feel that your husband is getting further and further away from you? 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