Thursday, April 07, 2011 carolyn asks

Q: I am married to a man that was in love with me 40 yrs ago. I am worried about relationship going s

I am married to a man that was in love with me 40 years ago. We have both been through divorces and he was finally able to "win" me! We have been so happy even after I was diagnosed with MS 5 years ago. I don't know what I would have done without him. He waits on me hand and foot and continues to treat me like a queen;
HOWEVER.....
The past couple of months he has acted so short with me. He "lashed" out at me in the car about 3 weeks ago stating that I continually tell him what to do and how to do it and he is tired of it. This has gone on since he married me. I was floored - he has NEVER done anything like this. His saying was always "She's precious and I love her"....he would always say this to my mother who he deeply loved until her death almost two years ago. He has adult 2 diabetes and he acts as though he doesn't feel well and even says he doesn't. He has a doctor's appt scheduled in 2 wks. My sister has MS and 2 husbands have walked out on her. I am just sick at my stomach over this because I NEVER thought I would have to give a thought about this.

How do I keep from ruining our relationship further? I am pulling away from him. Thank you. Carolyn

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Cathy, Health Guide
4/ 7/11 10:43pm

I am so sorry for what you have going through.  Do you and your husband want to try to rectify the situation and go to a marriage counselor?  Sometimes it helps to speak to a third party who are there to help you talk about your issues and together decide whether there is a marriage to salvalge.  That could be a big first step forward for you.

 

Let us know what you think about this idea.  Keep us posted!

 

Best in health,

Cathy

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By carolyn— Last Modified: 04/10/11, First Published: 04/07/11