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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm in the same boat, OP. It's so painful to be in the presence of someone who doesn't show any interest in you whatsoever. I have a rich social life, so I am at the point where I do what I want with our kids and my friends. It doesn't fix the problem, but I became tired of going to a dry well for water. My sympathies, I know how difficult it can be. FWIW, DH will undoubtedly act surprised when I ask him to move out post-coronavirus despite the many conversations we've had about this in our 12 year marriage.[/quote]

I should add, DH has zero close relationships in his life. Not with his siblings, his parents, or with friends. So before anyone calls me crazy and emotionally demanding, it's a pervasive issue in his life. And yes, we also did 9 months of therapy. He would change (maybe pretend?) for a month or so, then grow tired of it and stop again.[/quote]

OP here. Good luck to you. Sorry you’re going through this. My DH is similar in that he doesn’t maintain relationships. I often wonder why he got married.[/quote]

I totally get it. My DH is a “dismissive/advoidant” and it affects every aspect of his life. He’s only comfortable with casual relationships and has an awful time with intimacy. This is largely because his mother abandoned him as a child.

I experienced all the things you are saying for 13 years and I recently asked for a separation, as a result. I have days where I hope and pray he’ll turn the corner, for the sake of our family but with his avoidant traits, I have to be comfortable with the fact this may never happen.

Best wishes to you and your families.[/quote]

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