My In-laws and husband were there, along with our daughter. 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. I would like to see him live with this and all the pain and cognitive dysfunction it causes. Please share ~ the relief is amazing! Once shes mad, the first step to resolving it is by me apologizing. You carry on, steady through the storm. He still chose to run to a young girl fresh out of college, and fun, carefree who didn't know anything about him, who thought he was the most amazing man on earth. Right now I'm back at the house trying to get some stuff in order. No one has ever taken a day off when I was sick . I am sorry for your situation. Got plenty of time to think about it. (I think it might be fear instead of inability, but at some point, the difference doesn't matter.) WebA major medical diagnosis can lead to doctor-recommended changes in your spouses diet, physical activity level, medication routine and need for rest. If she's sick, and the kids need something, she's on her own. The only family Im in contact with is my 91-year-old mother who lives an hour away. Submitted by The Bride (not verified) on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 04:33. That can be very hard to do! yuck. If this happens once, it may not be a huge cause for concern. WebPsychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist 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. 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. If that had been me standing there coming to see me after all of that? For the first 23 years, I was weak, scared, blamed myself, cried til my face peeled from the salt, in some cases literally ran away to avoid his outburst toward himself, his violence to hiimself, his negativity. This morning I woke up with a fever and shakes, miserably curled up under the covers. Maybe talking to her would bring it to her attention. Pleasure. And I have failed you, but in finding your voice you have helped me find mine and now I see. Blank. 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. There is something good though. 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". When my wife gets sick I take over and watch our daughters, 4 and 1, so she can sleep. 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. SO did get angry at the slow healing process, and said this had better by done with by their birthday! Here is another way to think about it. All this crap about his kids "coming first" is just thatcrap. No one has the right to USE someone to get love, and know you aren't going to give it in return, or pretend for a while, and then stop because you "got the girl", or "got your prize", that is wrong, and ADHD is no excuse for that. I really would like some aspirin now and not in 5 hours! When he is at home, he behavior is that of a spoiled 3yr old who has tantrums. 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". OMG. That is not an ADHD trait as far as it is with me? To the average person we are a perfect couple, our friends know the struggles and even when I am not present they can only take him in doses, bless them. I sit on the couch and tell him I've got a fever. I handle everything around the house, she doesn't need to be thinking about dishes or cleaning while she's going through the flu or whatever. How would he manage without me, his Bandaid? Everyone desires someone to pay attention to them from time to time, without having to demand it or schedule it . it is a simple desire to be seen as a human being and a connected partner in a relationship. He stormed up to me, angrily, shouting WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING? He love bombed me too. Dont gauge this for the rest of your marriage. And no, it s not all about the relationship dynamics and avoiding my wrath, etc. Submitted by Orbital Seattlite on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 14:40. Submitted by Punkin on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 07:12. I know some have stated this, others have said the opposite. 5 signs of an unsupportive husband during pregnancy. I'm not sure about what's being discussed about men. You know where I keep my emergency information, when to call 911. He reluctantly came up to the accident sight. 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. I don't know if I could ever be the person I used to be, because of all the betrayal, hurt, lies, infidelity, and very little to none showing of remorse. 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. Of course, I got no help from him with ANYTHING for the 6 weeks my foot was in the cast. Life goes on around us when we are sick. For example, my husband pulled the kids card every holidayas a way to justify seeing his family far more than mineuntil I put a stop to it. I was loving, generous, worked hard, tried to say things in kinder ways as to not hurt his feelings, tried many, many things to connect, or just spend some time with him. It is not only me he has no sympathy for, it is his children as well. Acknowledge the wrongdoing. Describe what you did, and why it was wrong.Promise not to do it again. Mean it.Ask for forgiveness. Submitted by vabeachgal on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 08:25. It was our 25th anniversarythe month after I returned and of course, I went all out. I am a romantic to this day. WebYES, YOU CAN! Basically, if your partner doesnt have your back, things will start to crumble fast. 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. This becomes a real problem for me in one area especially. However Ive come to the realization that hes not the same as me. Of course. (Different situation for the writer of this post.) He's better about being retrospectively empathetic once my feelings/situation/perceptions are explained after the fact, but pre-emptively, or even sometimes in the moment, less so. Award-winning bookBuy paperbackBuy KindleBuy audiobookFree chaptersMore info, I just got back from a trip and most likely caught a cold from someone on the plane ride home. There are times I still wonder how our husbands can continue to deny who they are, and why so MANY people, have difficulty with them. Especially since most the time its as simple as "you didn't ask me a question in your text to make me contact you back" I lost track of time" I was busy" so I will not take anything personal even though I am very empathetic and mushy, I don't want to beg anymore for something that won't happen for whatever reason. This has been validating. Born with a congenital heart condition, she survived two open heart surgeries before age 4. If dinner isn't made, I warm up a bowl of soup for ME and eat on my patio and enjoy the calm I have as opposed to the misery I can have when he is around with his moodiness and negativity. Submitted by Exhaustedlady87 (not verified) on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 16:54. Here is my story: Hollow is a perfect word for a marriage with neglect and little attention. 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. It seems to b It was like neither of us care that we were damaging our marriage. Impatient to a fault, hates to wait, hates to wait his turn. Clearly you know it's a problem and you're still in that relationship and most likely going to have kids with him yourself and then act like oh no poor me I still got married and had kids with the guy that's treated me like crap since day one. (Sadly, he was not compliant enough with the whole thing and it didn't work). Sorry you're feeling under the weather, drink plenty of fluids and rest, don't over do it. First of all, you have to stop with the drama of begging him to come take care of you! Or begging him to drive you home. I can understand mentionin Make sure he understands how much you like the connectionbut also how hurtful it can be when it's inconsistent. 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. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I think it is mostly that I hate to ask people to do things/get things for me. And, yes, I am 100% sure it's not all ADHD. And my lack of ability to insist on my needs put me in a ditch with a broken neck on my moms 60 birthday. Submitted by tiredmomma1 on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 12:12. God forbid that I ever get anything serious. Like I was some animal in the Zooand he was just coming to see the specimen out of curiosity. Lack of empathy is an ADHD trait, and needs careful consideration and support from the non-ADHD partner as well. He is so sick and depressed. This marriage has changed me, first for the worst and now finally for the better. Nothing. When my husband started his first affair, I WAS a good woman. We don't have kids yet. I have learned from him that I have always mothered him and even though I am awesome, I have given so much with littleeffort in return because he is hyperfocused on his priorities. You also don't have a role model to teach or even show you HOW to connect. 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. I am still me; I am unchanged to you. That lasted about 6 months for us and about 2 years for me to get over. Now I'm going to get sick! Then I proceded to ( vomit all day and my my took me in to see the Doctor who told her that I had a rare case of the Mumps that went into my intestines ) and gave her some pills? That's absurd. Set up a way for it to not be inconsistent. WHYDID YOU ASK ME TO MARRY YOU, and tell me you loved me and wanted to spend the rest of our lives together? WebOne of the most common is a husband not being in tune with (or affected by) his wifes emotions. 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. But that was a lot of days for him to be unable to make any time for you. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I think that men get used to a female (their mother) taking care of them while they are children, and subconsciously they maintain this view as they get to adulthood. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Yes my H also has ADHD, but it's not ADHD that causes his horrible behaviors, particularly when I'm sick/injured. Its good to have a healthy balance. The entitlements and abrasive treatment of others. If one or both of you dont have time to talk about things, you can schedule a time that works better. not good. The ADHD Effect on Marriage was listed in Huff Post as a top book that therapists suggest all couples should read. I was a great person, still am as are you. 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. If they get ill first, and then I get ill? I signed up for a local meal prep service, where they prepped a few dinners. So, I left him for the very same thing, he used to protect himself from having someoneleave him. 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. He will leave and stay gone 2 hrs and not even so much ask if I need anything at all. He loves, smoking, drinking, games, cars, machines, jokes and flirting. Our daughter just had surgery overseas. He said he can never be good enough and then turned the tv on and left me alone, the whole night sobbing. I love(d) H, and love (past, present and future)our children, our grandchildren, art, my business, my home. I told her that as long as I took it slow, I would be OK. My husband didn't offer to help, he just stood there, and I could hear the wheels turning in his head. I get dizziness, irritability, mood swings, left sided weakness, severe nerve pain, and killer headaches with my autoimmune attacks. 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. Do you always expect your wife to cook everything? But I believe I am blessed with many friends. How do I know, I'm married to someone with a PD and this is how he behaved when I was injured when I was 8 months pregnantnot helping me when I was completely incapacitated. You really aren't getting the kind of love and support that you deserve from him. Submitted by ppester1 on Thu, 03/02/2017 - 14:44. Recently I was knocked down by a They'll let me be to recuperate, since they know it's nasty. WebMaybe he's the kind of person who doesn't want to be bothered when he's sick. And although I don't think I have verbalized it completely just yet, I KNOW that THIS is the total crux of MY difficulty with H. We LOVE differently. An epiphany. You are right. Reach out in an inviting way. He is loved by many, not evil. He didn't take me to the hospital, just put me back to bed. We already talked and we good now. 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. Some people have zero bedside manner. 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. Submitted by sickandtired on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 08:44. Later Ilet him know I am very sick and need some help. Just the feeling at the moment. Submitted by notgonnalosemyself (not verified) on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 14:55. But you dont care. I have learned to compartmentalize my life and he is 20% of it now. Really? That's just great! Is not only me he has no sympathy for, it may not be inconsistent with my autoimmune.! Broken neck on my moms 60 birthday I keep my emergency information, when to call.. 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