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[quote=Anonymous]OP, if you're religious, this is definitely something to speak to a religious advisor about.

A close family member went through this, and in time couldn't care for the spouse (who no longer even knew who he was). The death of the relationship was a real and horrible thing to live through. They did not divorce, but he did move on with a new relationship and eventually remarried once he was widowed, with the children's blessing.

FWIW, my DH and I have talked about this sort of situation, and we wouldn't want each other to be martyrs for our sakes. I would want to be cared for lovingly, but if I can no be the wife I would want to be, I would want him to go forward and be happy in his life. (And knowing him, I know he would be respectful to me and sensitive to our children and grandchildren.)

Here's some relevant articles:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-faith/till-death-or-illness-or-dementia-us-do-part/2012/02/08/gIQAJ2AXzQ_story.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/a-family-learns-the-true-meaning-of-the-vow-in-sickness-and-in-health/2011/11/04/gIQAahyAdP_story.html[/quote]

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