Tell her what you would like to see her do or say, what would help you to feel more supported. I shouldn't have to and I take very good care of myself after 27 years and a complete role reversal. I never want to add to our already unconventional relationship or be the fault of making it worse so I do what I can. Like so many of the other posts, writing this post and sharing my feelings is very therapeutic. Been married 13+ yrs and anytime I am sick, according to him I act like I am dying. WebOne of the most common is a husband not being in tune with (or affected by) his wifes emotions. That is my story for anyone that can benefit from it. His mother died in a plane crash, this would finish him off if I left, etc. a top book that therapists suggest all couples should read, Tell me about it..My husband lacks sympathy for me and the kids, His entertainment comes before anything else, They take as much as they can for as long as we allow it, Yes Dear Dede sadly we do know of that you speak:), https://www.adhdmarriage.com/content/empathy-and-adhd. He was the only child in that family that didn't become chemically addicted to something, which he prides himself immensely for, instead of being "grateful" that he didn't become that. I couldn't handle it. He will do things like say "You are not sick!!" An epiphany. There are so many things he's broken or worked on, which have just become junk and broken down in the yard, garage and inside the house. Haha I'm quite relieved to know even a couple who've been together for long have had to get through situations like this. Imagine that. There is no reason under the son a man or woman should be second to anyone when it comes to survival in health, shelter or love period. 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. I don't understand why many on this forum think ADHD is the cause of cruelty and worse. to stand on my own and realize that until he gets help, this will not change and so it was time to live and grow and be "the mistress of my domain and my life". I see we are out of aspirin and ask him if he knows of any in the house. Ask for forgiveness. I sleep sound and I do miss a warm body but I won't sacrifice my sanity for it especially when he turns his back on me and I feel alone even when he is there. We've been married 17 years. 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. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Yeah, I remember when she was sick and I was doing everything for her as I just let her rest. How would he manage without me, his Bandaid? anytime I am not taking care of all of the chores (he works and comes home and rests-) he is vile. 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". Fear,is the one that gets the most use, and what he bases most of his interactions with. 2015 was the year that changed me some more. 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. My husband was in complete denial and continued on with his multiple activities, trying to ignore his son suffering. He is so sick and depressed. 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. I am flaberggasted. She even acts like I am somehow putting her out by not being 100%. Instead he walked around the car, got in the back seat and proceeded to yell at me for the next 15 min about how "he does not have time for this" & "why did I call him(my husband) and not my sister or my niece". Press J to jump to the feed. Sign #8: He is fine with you hanging around other men. I do not think I will see a lasting change because myspousewith ADD is alwaysout for himself. 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. 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!! Submitted by AdeleS6845 on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 08:44. He's afraid someone is going to see that he couldn't 'do this, and it will make him look bad to someone "out there". I often try to put myself in his shoes and think "God I am so happy I am not like that". It wasnt until recently that I found an outlet for all of this junk in my head. 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 feel like crap so I have no plans of running errands. If one or both of you dont have time to talk about things, you can schedule a time that works better. So, again, it's about him. Effective at making you get better because it was boring as shit. Sign #12: He Doesnt Pay For Anything. Thats Submitted by sickandtired on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 08:44. I was out of character. Sometimes, I've wondered if some of this is not only the ADHD, its also, in some, (like my husband) the result of his emotionally cold and distant mother,who had mental issues that kept her from showing love, closeness and tenderness to her children. Its your life not theres. I know this may sound "corny", lol, but I don't think I'm too off base with this. That's absurd. #1. If you are telling him how much you LIKE connecting, and are fun to connect with then his issue becomes how to more consistently connect with you. So I choose to let it go and know he is limited by the ADHD and other disorders that are undiagnosed until he can be humble and let go of his pride, and that right there is bigger than any disorder one can have. He didn't take me to the hospital, just put me back to bed. After a month of separation, I was so happy that I started packing to go back. My cough doesnt produce anything other than an exsmokers clean up. I can understand mentioning it to him and maybe even asking, but begging?? How a Narcissist Treats a Chronically Ill Spouse. I'm taking care of the kids, cleaning the house, making meals. Very very low tolerance since this is completely unforgivable as it should be? WebSign #7: He doesnt ask you any questions about you and doesnt seem interested in who you are. I wanted to hope that with me gone, and only him in the house, he would get to live the way he "wanted". A place for sharing the for-better and for-worse of marriage. I know some have stated this, others have said the opposite. Best of Luck to you all and I look forward to reading your story. He love(s) the one he is with..as in.."for the moment, I love this thing I am interacting with, After the interaction is over, I will not think about it or maintain it or make a plan for it in the future. Now he is fine with it, he got used to it and I feel its because I did not cave in to the codependency. And I also have to include.I have a very low toleranceto this kind of behavior!! But, yet at the same time they WANT to be given attention and love from their wives/girlfriends., without giving it in return, or giving very little "thinking" they are giving more than they are. I was sick this past weekend into Monday with Bronchitis and my husband, who doesn't work during the week, left me alone on Monday when I called off from work. Being in a constantly defensive state (as are the chronic blamers of the world) means ADHD adults can become really good at detachingand awful at attaching. I'm curious to see a female's perspective on this, especially someone who has been married to see if this holds true. She used to tell me, (when speaking of my husband), "I liked him, he never BOTHERED ME", and would praise him for leaving her alone, unlike her other children who " needed" her, as children DO. WebIm worried about my chest pain. But that was a lot of days for him to be unable to make any time for you. The ADHD Effect on Marriage was listed in Huff Post as a top book that therapists suggest all couples should read. Well, then, I say. That's not even in my nature.". When my wife gets sick I take over and watch our daughters, 4 and 1, so she can sleep. 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. I do believe he loves me. 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. I started treatment and with the antibiotics and things you get sicker before you start healing. He reluctantly came up to the accident sight. If the tables were turned, I know he'd be acting like he was at death's door if he simply had the sniffles. (pleasantly though, I LOVE MY DAUGHTER, and am glad she was born) My example is though, that people really DON'T want long term consequences for their actions, and in today's world, excuses and denials are what so many folks use to get "out of" having to live with the results of their own actions. Some otc antacids helped. Your husband is a narcissist, sorry to say. I hope you left him. All big red flags. You are not important. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. Do you think being obnoxious made him FOND of me? I would like to see him live with this and all the pain and cognitive dysfunction it causes. 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. And vice versa. Like I was some animal in the Zooand he was just coming to see the specimen out of curiosity. That is when he finally paid attention to me and accepted that I was sick. Like, my sympathy well was pretty shallow when I had 2 sick kids and a sick husband. Yeah, he's not that thoughtful. I agree his kids should come first. But that was a lot of days for him to be unable to make any time for you. My hu People are either takers or givers. Submitted by adhd32 on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 13:56. He would scream at me if I touched him that I was killing him. Whenever I am sick, all I get from my husband is sorry. If there IS, it's usually in a complaint or verbal assault on someone or something, that irritated him, again, "at the moment". They ruin too many peoples lives. I paid for every cent at that point and insurance for me/him. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Oops! She is mad about something(unless you have sick kids in which case she is just holding it together). I handle everything around the house, she This is the response of a person who lives in the present. All 3 of her children had severe issues, which she blamed on them. WebBy sick, I mean a minor cold. (We do imitate our parents). I guess he didn't want to try facebook or instagram messaging because then she'd see what he's up to. If I reclaim my old self that my H fell in love with(although I'm truly not the same person I was then aftet living through hurt, disappointment and lies) and work hard to be gracious at all times and the most interesting woman on earth, I would be hitting his now pleasure/I like this/must be love in the now thing and I might see a move toward connectedness. but I am trying to get past the resentment so now it simply feels like a friendship and some days like room mates but my goal is to remain pleasant and loving, as I would treat a friend. 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. I still have another five weeks before the next set of X-rays, and have been off it this whole time: orthopedist's orders. Lately he finds more reasons than not to leave the house to help someone else anybody else. I like the don't be upset if I pull a you on you comment. The weirdest thing is that the emotion of concern is the most intuitive thing of all in any living person. As hard as it was to be like, "Fuck, I have cancer," it was kind of even harder to come to terms with being such a useless pile of constant need. That lasted about 6 months for us and about 2 years for me to get over. If you read anything about attachment theory, the bottom line is that if you had a parent who didn't attach to you, or rejected you, then you mostly likely develop an unhealthy attachment style you use with others. But I truly think my husband is being a pussy sometimes. You never waver. I love(d) H, and love (past, present and future)our children, our grandchildren, art, my business, my home. Commitment, sacrifice, partnering are too boring and difficult..not a part of love to H. Love is only themoment's pleasure to him. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. This is the extent of OUR now/not now difference when it comes to love. Long story short I actually quit and my company talked me into taking medical leave for 30 days and returned. etc. I have no compassion in my heart for this and I have no means to find it or excuse this as anything more than totally Fucked Up Shit!!! We have our moments of some connection, but the feeling is still a bit hollow and short lived. And my lack of ability to insist on my needs put me in a ditch with a broken neck on my moms 60 birthday. I wish you the best. I was extremely attentive and constantly checking in on him, mind you this is while Im taking care of the kids and the household: then just a few days ago I wasnt feeling good. I am sorry for your situation. Someone who at times would look at me and just smile, (as if we shared a special secret), with eyes that showed gentleness, patience and strength, but with a reverent humility. Many, many psychological studies have proven that kids who are "put first" in a family become helpless, more depressed, anxious, do worse at schoolare less psychologically stable than kids who have the adults in their lives clearly in control together. Friday afternoon he gets home from work and goes to Submitted by 1Melody1 on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 10:11, Posted less than a week ago, Melissa's most recent blog article discusses empathy and ADHD. I don't think this is necessarily an ADHD thing. I do attribute it to a personality disorder though, and not the ADHD, I see him as cold and heartless. I can not tell you how much I can relate to you and everyone else that has posted. Make him whatever type of soup he wants, bring him medicine, rub his head etc. (Statements I've heard dozens of times, and heard again this week). Of course my Hcalled right back saying he could not hear his phone(yet his friend heard his on the 2nd ring). Your book sits on my husband's night stand. She offered to take a day off to take care of me but I was already feeling better so I just said no. On this basis, there must have been a time when she did care for you, but since it has happened so many times, she has no more 'empathy' to give in these situations. 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. She says take medicine or go to doctor. Have enough respect without ego to treat yourself with a non-toxic man or woman. A therapist can help you evaluate the factors that have led you to this step and then offer advice about how to best proceed. 9. My SO is not yet undergoing any kind of treatment. Fortunately, I feel a little better now. He is Always the "Victim" and Everything is Always My Fault! Theyve been together for 15 I was a great person, still am as are you. Do you think you can suggest implementing some of those changes without it dissolving into a fight? Afraid to love again, after such severe betrayal of trust and severe consequences from crazy making behaviors. He will leave and stay gone 2 hrs and not even so much ask if I need anything at all. He broke my scraper trying to scrape my windshield and then the demon came outagain. My job is a blessing to me though. I do this sometimes. Talking to a friend may be helpful, but you might also consider discussing your feelings with a mental health professional. I was treated for cancer a few years ago & this really threw things into sharp relief. Its an open concept house and he's painted the walls all different colors, but again, half done. Maybe I was expecting something like that. Life goes on, until Im better. I had started a new job so I could not take him to get his surgery, but I did leave work early, come home and take care of him, make chicken soup, the whole deal. I understand what you mean. He just gets on his computer. At one point my manager demanded I go see a medical doctor, which I already had, and because I was past two weeks of antibiotics and still sick, I was refused treatment. His sister died from alcoholism about 8 years ago, she was only 51. This is not the life you want. My husband works hard and takes good care of me and our big family. WebMy (soon to be) ex wife had little sympathy whenever I was sick, and honestly it really sucked. I know the empathy is in there, but it's overridden by the rest of their experience and the onslaught of perception they constantly have to sort through. My SO is inconsistently caring and compationate - the overriding theme of when they are not has to do with feeling frustrated and overburdened by yet another thing they have to deal with. I think the explanation for her behavior lies in a few traits from her background: Latina with history of macho men in her past. I thrive from who I am independently although I still try to be a good wife and hold down most of the responsibilities that keep our family looking good for the most part. not good. Etc. Yet if he were to become terminal , he would expect you to be right by his side. He had the flu last year and I took care of him. If she's sick, and the kids need something, she's on her own. Not a very nice thing to do to someone you say you "love". I think so. So Just the feeling at the moment. 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