US EditionMARRIAGE HASN'T BEEN THE SAME FOR OVER A DECADE
- A 64-year-old man in his second marriage reports zero affection and intimacy with his wife of 22 years, living together at home.
- Their marriage had normal intimacy for 10 years, but over the last 12 years, the wife changed, blaming childhood molestation, and refuses counseling.
- Their conversations reduced to silence or routine topics like errands and schedules, with the husband dismissing concerns as emotional and avoiding dialogue.
- The man explains that his wife shows no signs of love or physical closeness, such as embracing or hand-holding, and they have no sexual intimacy; he also mentions that she has declined his offers for counseling.
- This sustained disconnection suggests a need for personal steps toward change, as living without affection causes painful loneliness despite outward normalcy.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Chicago Sun Times
Dear Abby: Marriage hasn't been the same for over a decade
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 22 years. It was a normal relationship, and I was very happy. However, over the last 12 years, my wife has changed. There is ZERO affection, no hugging, holding hands and nothing sexual. We are like roommates. She blames it on having been molested when she was a child. Our level of intimacy was normal for 10 years.I have suggested counseling, but she refuses. Bottom line: Should I stay, or should I go? I am 64 …
Dear Annie: I feel like my husband has checked out and is just going through the motions
Dear Annie: I’ve been married for over 25 years, and from the outside, it probably looks like we have a stable life. We raised kids together; we pay the bills; we attend family functions. But inside the walls of our home, I feel painfully alone.
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MARRIAGE HASN'T BEEN THE SAME FOR OVER A DECADE
FROM ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION
How do you move on from 10+ year relationship?
Hi all, Having a hard time knowing where to turn because I don't really have any good friends to talk to. I've been married for nearly 15 years, together for 17. After years of miscommunication leading to blowups, it seems like we won't be reconciling this time. We have 2 kids and a few other complicated things to tackle. I am fucking struggling with this so bad. I don't know how I am just supposed to exist now? I've dedicated my life to this…
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