I used to do the same thing. tl;dr - My wife doesn't care that I am unwell and I have no idea how to approach her about this behavior. In the main area of the house there should be 2 colors, and now there are at least 5. He thinks about "whatever", in the moment he's in. Some people are very loving and caring, others are pretty avoidant. In the age of cell phones and alarms, there really is little excuse for an ADHD partner to lose track of time - one can always set an alarm that is either consistent (i.e. In the letter I explained that he needed to get help and I was running to save myself. That is when a person is the Haven't had so much as a hug and a kiss in sympathy. He might show it in other ways. Being intrusive and obnoxious so my partner would pay attention to me. The entitlements and abrasive treatment of others. Not a very nice thing to do to someone you say you "love". I shouldn't have to and I take very good care of myself after 27 years and a complete role reversal. Whether it's romance, friendship, family, co-workers, or basic human interaction: we're here to help! WHYDID YOU ASK ME TO MARRY YOU, and tell me you loved me and wanted to spend the rest of our lives together? I truly don't think he SEES the damage that all of this caused me AND him, mainly because he still doesn't think his ADHD has that much affect on our daily lives. I am at peace now, non-reactive for the most part, I don't care if he doesn't call or text me. Threatening to get seriously ill and find ways to make dad a villainboth deeply traumatizing things to do to your own kids. Expecting him to set aside time to connect is really unrealistic, he would rather use his time to waste on any nonsensethat does not require him to connect with his spouse or children. We want to hear your story. 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 did just that, and was starting to fall asleep almost at work I so exhausted, my company was worried about me, and I told my husband I wanted to go on medical leave, that I couldn't do it anymore. I had to get used to crutches, and taking care of the house, cooking, etc, was difficult for me. Run!!! You don't want to marry a man with kids, trust me. All this crap about his kids "coming first" is just thatcrap. When you marry, the two What should I do? I just got back from a trip and most likely caught a cold from someone on the plane ride home. Make sure he understands how much you like the connectionbut also how hurtful it can be when it's inconsistent. Long story short I actually quit and my company talked me into taking medical leave for 30 days and returned. Now I see, and now I can and will be your Captain Marvel. yuck. My husband is friendly and nice until I am sick. So I had been barfing all day long.almost going to the hostpital and was sicker than I had ever been before or after except with Appendicitis as an adult. Just comes to the door and looks at me like a piece of meat and then walks away and leaves after all of that? I don't think there is a way to forgive things like this. WebNo, that's not normal in a loving marriage. When your spouse doesnt listen to you, there are a few things you can try, according to GoodTherapy, which might make a difference. 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. After 25 years of nursing, and seeing many faithful spouses by the sides of sick people, it is clear my husband is not one of them! An epiphany. He just gets on his computer. Whichever it is, I wasted most of my life trying to make something work that couldn't. THAT, was fear. It was a high pressure job in sales and recruiting, with a manager who later got in trouble for harrassingstaff and being absolutely unprofessional. I feel like with every post, I am reading about myself. I am flaberggasted. Right now I'm back at the house trying to get some stuff in order. I want to leave him but my family is against it. Yes my H also has ADHD, but it's not ADHD that causes his horrible behaviors, particularly when I'm sick/injured. That can be very hard to do! 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. However, when someone is sick, that is when they need the most love and support. Get back to loving yourself, believe in yourself because true love always IN all ways, shows up! The house is in shambles, and is a complete mess everywhere you look.It looks like I stepped into a scene from "Hoarders", the television show. 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? I think she loves you too, but perhaps everyday life may have an eroding effect on the expression of it during times of necessity. Submitted by Jr4par83 on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 21:27. I didn't nag on him, or hate him, or unkind. Born with a congenital heart condition, she survived two open heart surgeries before age 4. 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. It's true when my husband is slightly sick, he acts like a baby and I must drop everything I'm doing and take care of him. I will not call for a man when I am sick. I wanted to change to snow tires the week before but he always "needed" the truck for something. I have taken you for granted. I never get any sympathy from him, but my children hug me, draw me upside down rainbows because I am in pain and can't smile, and try to help me. But I truly think my husband is being a pussy sometimes. There, youll also find thoughts and questions by our community. We don't have kids yet. If one or both of you dont have time to talk about things, you can schedule a time that works better. 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 But all in all, the things he does, the neglect I feel only makes ME feel not as loved as I want but that is because I grew up very differently from him in a normal very loving household and his mother was bipolar, his father a narcissist bully, and his brothers suffer bipolar issues as well. By then its too late. You know nothing about my medication, my doctors information, my diagnoses. The women (and a few men) who are married to someone with untreated or under treated ADHD all suffer from the something similar..A lack of love. I will keep that in mind. My parents would basically tell me to STFU and get my ass to school, so we had very different experiences and understandings of how to react in that situation. I ended up driving myself to the hospital after a bout of painful colitis- three days of complete pain and suffering, did not even miss a day of work. I take and I take, and then I take some more. We all experience them. 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. 5 signs of an unsupportive husband during pregnancy. 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. So yes, I was sick and I gave myself the day and decided to go to work where I am around normal people that dote on me. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. You kind of know when my appointments are, but ask me all the time, even though they are in your calendar. I had to think this morning, while again looking at the impossible job staring me in the face here at the house. Yes, the victim mentality and what you said is so true. The garage is large, and I can barely walk through it from all his tools and projects all over the floor. They are more important than you are. Don't let the ADHD make you feel any worse you need the peace and quiet to recover gently. Or pulled a muscle in my back. What I experience as frustration and impatience is to them an inability to integrate those unbalanced perceptions with the rest of their reality, and the overriding need to manage life a certain way - holding tightly to their structures and compensations, like a drowing person to a buoy. Hi. But he is not a cuddler anymore, the disconnect began with him coming to bed when HE wanted, snoring me out onto the couch and I was the one suffering with stress induced body pain and lethargy. God, family/friends, my job, my health and then him. The tender, close, intimate kind of love that touches your heart and soul, and makes you feel genuinely connected in a deeper emotionally inter-connected way. Submitted by jennalemone on Sat, 04/15/2017 - 14:09. A place for sharing the for-better and for-worse of marriage. I couldn't handle it. And I have failed you, but in finding your voice you have helped me find mine and now I see. Sorry guys, I just had to vent and get it out of my system. Fortunately, I feel a little better now. Not doing anything about it will make you resentful. You love me. Get out now and look for greener pastured. Someone who would listen to MY dreams, and want that for me, as much as I want his dreams and goals for him, and to help each other achieve those, if in our power. Etc. If you talk about how he's not connecting with you and that's disappointing to you, the issue is HIM. Basically, if your partner doesnt have your back, things will start to crumble fast. He didn't. I was too kind, wanting to help TOO much, and didn't set boundaries. When my wife is sick, I tend to wait on her. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. 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. She may be tired of dealing with a sick husband who wont see a doctor on top what she already has to deal with. He would scream at me if I touched him that I was killing him. Ziff Davis, LLC BBB Business Review. 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. WebNo, that's not normal in a loving marriage. I signed up for a local meal prep service, where they prepped a few dinners. Ihave neglected you. Good point. That's just His brother was paranoid-schizophrenic, diagnosed at 18 and died a few years ago from drug addiction. 2. Maybe I was expecting something like that. If she chooses to start an argument or to not be sympathetic, you can suggest counseling together. I had to call my mother to take me.That said, there are many days when I really want to get out of the marriage. 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. It may make it more difficult to resolve differences or conflicts and the same 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. There's lots of reasons he may have decided to not come over, and 99% of them aren't the selfish stuff you're thinking of. 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. Do I wish that were not the case? I like the don't be upset if I pull a you on you comment. I decided then to leave. You might be thinking, wow, why be with someone like that? I'm tired . And of course, my fave from Walter Mitty movie "Beautiful things don't ask for attention. My husband had the worst tantrum in front of a third person. Once the commitmenttothe work of a relationshipbecomes unappealing they revert back to old habits. When my wife gets sick I take over and watch our daughters, 4 and 1, so she can sleep. I love sex.while I am in the act of doing it..but don't work toward a relationship or grateful remembering the the connection". You know where I keep my emergency information, when to call 911. 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. I count my lucky stars his empathy score wasn't way off neurotypical, but even so, it is affected, and I do notice he's MUCH better about me being ill when he's just had what I've caught, because he doesn't have to imagine how I feel, he knows from personal experience. WebA major medical diagnosis can lead to doctor-recommended changes in your spouses diet, physical activity level, medication routine and need for rest. This becomes a real problem for me in one area especially. I start my day with positive thoughts of not retaliating, not overthinking, and not trying to change what I can't control. I am not my illness; I am a warrior. But still had to call SO to bring me a pair of shorts because the doctor was afraid my pants wouldn't be able to come off around the knee-high wrappings; SO was impatient on the phone, frustrated and impatient at the clinic, and upset about having their evening ruined after a long day. Stay away from me!" I did it again. He stormed up to me, angrily, shouting WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING? But you dont care. 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. If you DON'T have any kids yourselfplease run extra far. But I havent been acting like it. We can't FIX some of this stuff on our own. Then came 2013, January. in Child and Adolescent Development and then an M.A. A perfect opportunity to "prove" himself right ~ WRONG! When I got to the ER and they did a CAT scan, they said it was about to burst. Iv been with my partner only 2 years yet everytime hes sick he bails out to go with his mates or even when I'm not sick, that or either on his game all day. I hope you left him. I told him I am sick but he tells me to get rest and took off to entertain himself. This detachment causes children to grow up detached from making intimate friendships and relationships as an adult, to closely love others. Whenever he's sick I ask if I can go get anything from the store for him or do anything for him. If I could boil down the difficulties, it really does come down to lack of love as you described. 3. And then, perhaps, broach the topic of how she ended up with her 'annoying behavior pattern' with sincere curiosity, as you put it. Make sure that the timing is convenient for both of you. My wife wants to be left alone, and I mean ALONE. Many years ago I had appendicitis. Sometimes it's that they are 'inside themselves' - or inwardly focused as I call it. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Run!!! A therapist can help you evaluate the factors that have led you to this step and then offer advice about how to best proceed. It wasnt until recently that I found an outlet for all of this junk in my head. You know, a "special" love. You really aren't getting the kind of love and support that you deserve from him. Never underestimate the callousness of the narcissist. He/she is merciless. So, does he want me around because he's afraid he's dying? There is something good though. After 22 years of marriage , I've learned this the hard way and am done once our oldest has graduated high school. When I'm sick no one asks what I When my wife gets sick I take over and watch our daughters, 4 and 1, so she can sleep. I got a friend to help, the truck, got a place to go, separated the bills (still paid his cell and medical in case he went to therapy), wrote a letter and tired to live with him without acknowledging his last tantrum, my pain and still having sex and accepting his hugs and sucking up to me and trying not to cave or vomit. Submitted by peach on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 16:07. Theyve been together for 15 Tell her what you would like to see her do or say, what would help you to feel more supported. You cant change something you dont know needs to be fixed. 1) Shes never on your side. But it only works if it's recent. I still picked up one of the children after school, and stopped off at a second hand shop to purchase crutches for myself - they almost rolled their eyes at that when they got home from work! Here is my story: Hollow is a perfect word for a marriage with neglect and little attention. Then we must note that he attempts, albeit it is poor and generic advice, to advise you on your illness. He doesn't want to connect it with his choices of not doing relationships very well, if at all. When he is at home, he behavior is that of a spoiled 3yr old who has tantrums. Anyway, I got way off track here. Only a 4 inch drop, but tricky in a cast. I have a high pain threshold and never take any days off sick. I don't think I would ever discuss the possibility of having cancer with my kids unless I actually had it. After all, when he is around me he can make me miserable by extension of his bad mood. I am a romantic to this day. Yeahand just imagine trying to trust people when you grow up with everyone telling you you don't fit inand if you let that pain in all the time, instead of shut it out, you would be a puddle on the floor. Of course my Hcalled right back saying he could not hear his phone(yet his friend heard his on the 2nd ring). (Sadly, he was not compliant enough with the whole thing and it didn't work). I have made myself the central focus in our relationship. No expression. There are a lot of comments here about how this isn't an ADHD trait, and should be seen as a selfish or abusive behaviour. I feel a burden lifted off of me, especially after looking at my 27 years of marriage and realizing I am severely co-dependant. 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. Narcissistic SpouseDoesnt Care whether You Live Or Die. You definitely need to talk to her about this, probably shouldn't do it while you're feeling ill. And, to feel loved in return, you need to be sexual with each other. If I'm sick or hurt (e.g. My job is a blessing to me though. WebIm worried about my chest pain. Thank you for the commendation. He refused to tend to me as I was going into shock. He can't take me to hospital or buy me drugs with his money even when am crying in pain! 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 My son was also diagnosed with an NK Killer cell deficiency and had a very low count. Here is another way to think about it. It was like neither of us care that we were damaging our marriage. He had the flu last year and I took care of him. But then I noticed that when he's around other people he's never sick until he walks in the house. Jason and Maria want something entirely different out of the same marriage. That's not even in my nature. Don't worry your anxiety to high and relax. Life goes on, until Im better. That is my story for anyone that can benefit from it. Yes, I chose someone who couldn't love,or who chose NOT to love. I guess it could be that old saying of, 'Whatever you fear you create". Its pretty normalized at the point. My husband would blame me for ruining his life. He has the attitude of "Well, that's the past", "this is now". (And he sees this as a good thing)half done, with walls half painted. I do believe he is plagued internally by his demons and if I can't show compassion and let go of resentment, I would surely hate him for marrying me. There is a lot going on in that active brain and it takes a lot of inward attention to keep going. I asked him why he never, ever revealed that to me..no answer. 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. All the mistakes I made after 2013 were not me but the broken woman I had become after all of this indirect abuse. I know some have stated this, others have said the opposite. Yeah, he's not that thoughtful. You're not the victim the kids are. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. H's definition of love is thisafter I asked him "What does love mean to you?" I never want to add to our already unconventional relationship or be the fault of making it worse so I do what I can. I can see how the advocated plan/tricks might work to create connection. When you find out your spouse is seriously ill, its natural to feel overwhelmed by fear and confusion. Submitted by The Bride (not verified) on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 04:33. Thanks, man. Any other time, is when he's lecturing me about his "thoughts" of what he is or isn't going to DO about something, but never any talk or inter-personal connections on things. 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