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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, the thing that concerns me is that he remembers details of the 'carwash' like the name and the colors of the signage. The carwash NEVER existed. In fact a carwash with the business name never existed according to the Internet and I am 100% certain it never existed. DH is unwavering that he remembered the name, location, signage and when it was there. It never existed.

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He's 65. The car wash was probably torn down before it was documented on the internet.

65 years is a long time to keep track of every single detail. The car wash was probably on a different corner. Are you sure you're not gaslighting him?[/quote]
I am not trying to win the argument or gaslight him. I would like him to a least say OK maybe I am incorrect based on the facts. It's scary that he can't use logic and facts to discern a hallucination from reality.[/quote]

Describing this as not being able to use logic and facts to discern a hallucination from reality is REALLY REALLY extreme. So if fact-checking him on the internet. Jesus, who does that to win an argument and prove someone wrong? You could be the issue here, OP.[/quote]

You are actually gaslighting OP.  Who is better able to detect noticeable changes than a spouse?  That is why doctors ask close family members if they notice differences in physical or cognitive functioning. The worst thing you can do is ignore or downplay significant changes. Don't wait to get this checked. [/quote]

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