DH doesn't meet my emotional needs

[Anonymous]

I'm right there with you OP. I recently noticed that my husband if fully capable of reciprocating conversation with acquaintances. Obviously, this is how it was when we first met. But now, when it comes to me, his family and a couple of his closest friends (one is age 80, one is my brother), he doesn't talk, just listens. I've brought this up many times to him and literally get no response. He refuses counseling.

I don't think I will be able to live with this into my old age. For now, because of the kids, I stick with him, and get my emotional needs met through hobbies/other people.

Whether I'm creating drama, that's possible. But I've vacationed with other families and have great conversations with other men, or even my brothers, so I know my husband is different. Because I see he treats others he is close to this way, I have no hope it will change.

It is very sad for me, especially since he is a really nice guy and also very helpful. So, is the meantime, I'm trying to get my emotional needs met elsewhere. And it certainly doesn't help us in the intimate department - he doesn't seem to need much connection there either.