I used to do the same thing. It was miserable. (Although I didn't make him do the dishes). Nothing sexual ever happened but after 2 years of him love bombing me, calling me hot, beautiful, his soul mate, his twin, etc, he would discard me when I got too needy and hoover me back in when he needed an emotional pick me up. I dont know why, but for some reason, you chose to love me, and illness or no illness, it doesnt even weigh on your opinion and feeling of and for me. I was really pissed and hurt that he didnt seem to care. And, to feel loved in return, you need to be sexual with each other. I could reclaim myself so to speak and put myself out there in the relationship but unless my H admits to the effects of adhd in the marriage and takes concrere steps tofix it, I don't expect another outcome. But don't be the version of youthat is currentlyin his face. Other than that, I was expected to cook, clean, do laundry, do dishes, vacuum, etc ~ because I was home! If there IS, it's usually in a complaint or verbal assault on someone or something, that irritated him, again, "at the moment". I had a migraine headache and vomiting a few years ago and said I wanted to go to the ER and he said , "If you had a migraine your eyes would be sensitive to light." NOTHING HELPED. I felt so good in the beginning, the wanted to die from the guilt and then angry when I realized I was even more codependent with this guy. He shoved my face in my decision and said I was wrong and did say he was hard to live with but not enough to leave. I started treatment and with the antibiotics and things you get sicker before you start healing. I am married for 10 years late in life now 60 ..and moved to Spain after 18 months I took the real flu I was in bed for 6 weeks with only sips of w You cant expect people to stop. Maybe a spouse is a lousy caregiver, or just as sick if not sicker; maybe you never noticed till now that certain local family members are better at receiving than giving. But I text him and found out his wife was bipolar and in and out of hospitals. Yes, I chose someone who couldn't love,or who chose NOT to love. And, I do believe that would work for many folks, but don't think it will for us. Submitted by notgonnalosemyself (not verified) on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 14:07. I would like to see him live with this and all the pain and cognitive dysfunction it causes. I am a Marvel hero, as you have said. Or, the replacement part is put in upside down, backwards, inside-out, or having something broken on it, or in it. 2023 ZIFF DAVIS CANADA, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I think so. I am better than begging and I am tired of it. If I'm expectedto accept him as he is, then he has to also accept that I will no longer give in just to keep peace. I'm glad that's 'not in your nature'except that it is. Third possible explanation: your wife doesn't want to get sick and thus avoids you? Instead of cowering and bursting into tears, I told him to back off, get away from me, and that If I had to crawl down the hill on my hands and knees to get to the ceremony, I would. Have been married for 4years now. If she's sick, and the kids need something, she's on her own. No, that's not normal in a loving marriage. Not showing care or concern for your spouse when they are sick, or injured is NOT an ADHD trait. 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. People are either takers or givers. Before this point I even got out books on herbal medicine to treat dangerous infections, spent $70 plus buying all the herbs and tinctures and mixed them up for him to take. 2 yrs ago I was in a serious car accident. Fortunately, theres a It is a difficult way to have to be for someone whose nature isbenevolent and caring but it seems thesequalities are manipulated by the ADD spouse making the non spousefeel worthless. Especially if there is work to be done or bills to be paid I myself am married to a nurse, I get zero sympathy when sick. The behavior, not the label, is what matters. Recently I was knocked down by a Basically, if your partner doesnt have your back, things will start to crumble fast. Submitted by AdeleS6845 on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 08:44. Some men are selfish creatures. ADHD, doesn't give you the liberty of that most of the time. Yes my H also has ADHD, but it's not ADHD that causes his horrible behaviors, particularly when I'm sick/injured. 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. He sees the painted parts and not the unpainted parts, because to him this is a lot of work. If he is in a tank with filtration, you need to change about 20-30% of his water weekly. We also had an outdoor wedding to attend two weeks after I broke my foot . 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. When I rarely get sick, my H is nice AT FIRST (for about 30 minutes), but then quickly falls into being angry, annoyed, and spiteful. When he is having a great day, like this past Saturday, my efforts were worth it but I won't pretend that he is fixed. Blank. 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. Hinting at your desires will most likely push her further away. not good. Don't let the ADHD make you feel any worse you need the peace and quiet to recover gently. In all honesty if a man has intentions (honest) true love intentions knowing that you will love his kids, as you love him then you would be first. All I can say is wow. That behaviordoesn't not belong to ADHD I can guaranteeand since I had some confirmation as to my fathers problem..I can say that in his casethat was NPD! Once again I get "That's great! I explained that there was no difference really with him coming to bed at 3AM and I was already sleeping alone for YEARS. If that's something that you can't handle, it's best to call it off. 50K views, 259 likes, 10 loves, 511 comments, 68 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Dr. Phil: He Eats a Raw Animal Meat Diet #rawmeat #DrPhil #talkshow 2015 was the year that changed me some more. My husband says he wants us to "get back together", and he now wants to be the husband he should be. I was a great person to be around but the lies hurt and changed me. His sister died from alcoholism about 8 years ago, she was only 51. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. All part of marriage, I guess. 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. 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. I bet if I got cancer he'd go "Great! If I could boil down the difficulties, it really does come down to lack of love as you described. Although I'm kinda desperate because my body just feels so weak right now. I could barely limp about and it was rapidly getting worse. Love. Once in a while he says hello but its almost like it never happened. You can find even more stories on our Home page. 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. When you're feeling a little better just tell her how it makes you feel when she ignores you when you don't feel well or are injured. 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". 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. I want to leave him but my family is against it. I paid for every cent at that point and insurance for me/him. Are you 5 years old? All this crap about his kids "coming first" is just thatcrap. 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. I have a high pain threshold and never take any days off sick. Being intrusive and obnoxious so my partner would pay attention to me. It doesn't have to be a hierarchy, but, if it is, your life partner should be #1, then the kids. The grass wasn't greener on the other side but my grass would probably never be any better so there needed to be changes on my side. Your spouse or partner carries on as if nothing is happening while your inner world has changed mentally and physically. 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! He lovesfamily when they are joking with him, but not if they need him. Our daughter just had surgery overseas. It makes your partner retreat - the opposite of wanting to connect. OMG. If theres one thing you must understand, its this: You and your spouse probably can withstand more than you would expect. 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. And I'm also feeling better. Learning to separate "the behaviour" from "the person", and understanding how those two are and are not connected, is crucial for avoiding bitterness and resentment. 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. I drink a gulp of beer and a stoke of cigar and really feel love..for that moment. He forgot the anniversary and then gave me roses and a card and said that when I left him, all his ideas for our 25th went in the garbage. I was still in therapy and my therapist, who is a mutual friend and took me on pro-bono, helped me so much to rebuild my esteem, stop being co-dependent. Your sweatn the small stuff it's normal. WebBy sick, I mean a minor cold. Bring her gatorade, soup, crackers, etc. 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. Some people have zero bedside manner. He hates the snow. H, has two basic emotions, FEAR and ANGER. I have made myself the central focus in our relationship. Nothing builds or sticks over the years. I see we are out of aspirin and ask him if he knows of any in the house. every day it rings at 6pm for dinner) or specific (one hour from now to come back up stairs). Recallingthe time I told him I was really sick in the morning before swim workout and he told me I had to go anyway? He said it was too clinical and she was cold. "He worked all week ~ he's Tired and Deserves to Rest"!!! If you DON'T have any kids yourselfplease run extra far. Maybe she doesnt even realize shes doing it. If you want to connect with your partner the 'trick' is two fold. They want something done and over with, right then. WebYES, YOU CAN! Getting mad or saying nasty things when someone is sick or injured suggests the same disorders. This is not ok. Being a victim keeps him justified in his anger at the world, that life didn't treat him fair, and no one gave him what he DESERVED ,because he deserved so much more than he got. After all, when he is around me he can make me miserable by extension of his bad mood. After my surgeries, I couldn't do ANYTHING. That can be very hard to do! I even passed out in front of my kids on the floor, and they had to yell at him to help me. That's not even in my nature. No words. That's his job. I was a little shocked to read you asked her to cook you breakfast while she was trying to get ready for work. I was hospitalized for 3 days after that since I was infected by the local food and I was pregnant. Submitted by overwhelmedwife on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 06:05. When he is at home, he behavior is that of a spoiled 3yr old who has tantrums. But still, if I do get sick and need something, he's there, doing whatever. 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. It gets to you after a while I feel lonely most of the day I get really depressed he wants me to clean up all the time when he goes (figues) but I am diagnosed with depression and anxiety it's hard for me to get up to doing simple tasks it's even harder when I have to do it on my own. If there's not arguments over dumb shit then something is wrong. Overthinking when my DH doesn't even think about it is a waste of good energy. That's my two bits and I'm sticking too it. Empathy, love, and Gatorade are amazing to have, but the rest is all you. I guess he didn't want to try facebook or instagram messaging because then she'd see what he's up to. I know this may sound "corny", lol, but I don't think I'm too off base with this. (Dirt, dust, cob webs, grease, filth, trash, broken stuff, computer junk, all over) Then there is the paperwork all over the place and our finances to get through. All I have to say about that is..THAT..is some Fucked Up Shit.right there!! 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 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. (We do imitate our parents). 5 signs of an unsupportive husband during pregnancy. (And he sees this as a good thing)half done, with walls half painted. Sign #10: Not protective over you at all. Really? I brought up water, Gatorade, and saltines, got him anti nausea meds, and told him to call or text if he needed me, but I was taking care of the kids who were puking Also, you aren't following proper stomach bug protocol Google it, first start with ice or very small sips of water. He is Extremely self centered, has No Empathy or Sympathy for anyone except himself. I hope you left him. All big red flags. You are not important. When I got to the ER and they did a CAT scan, they said it was about to burst. I wish you the best. My husband thinks it's hilarious to ask when I'll be sexually available again but balks when I ask him for some ice to settle my stomach. I don't think there is a way to forgive things like this. Nothing. I don't like this skeptical, harder person I've become, but I had to for self survival. Whether it's romance, friendship, family, co-workers, or basic human interaction: we're here to help! You should absolutely not expect to be treated as a child by your wife, and don't put your wife in the roll of your mother. That put yourself in these situations and then wonder why things happen to you. If you live together, your partner may want to sleep in their own bed with you. Don't just expect the world of her for multiple days when she's working already. We have elementary aged children and he works at a demanding job. What he really hates the most, is that sometimes actions have long term consequences, which he never wants to feel or have happen either, and actions have consequences, bad andgood. Was she sick recently and you didn't pay attention? There's definitely a disconnect. And again, why ask me to come back to him if he still can't DO that? I gotvery sick from what I ate. I'm feeling better now! The entitlements and abrasive treatment of others. I'm not sure about what's being discussed about men. But I'm still keeping out of the way and limiting the inconvenience. I always wished I had the guts to leave him but the codependencykept me there. They will always be more important than you. Thanks a lot!" H's definition of love is thisafter I asked him "What does love mean to you?" The only thing he has genuinely shared from his therapy was the conclusion that he lies to everyone all the time. 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. It s supposed to make me feel better because it s not just me. Do you have kids that were sick too? When you marry, the two working, bill-paying adults in the house should set the important stuff togetherlike budget, schedule, vacations, house rules. ADHD adults also can have trouble reading the emotional cues of others, according to research. If you talk about how he's not connecting with you and that's disappointing to you, the issue is HIM. 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