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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How long have you been married? You say teens so assuming 20 yrs? I can relate a bit as my dh and I sound a bit like your dynamic as not that compatible BUT we do love each other and are truly each other’s best friend. Reflecting back we were never compatible but somehow ended up together😀.

We also talk a lot about the dcs, but we also like to travel now that we have freedom to do so on our schedule so we talk about that. We started researching retirement areas and second homes so that is often a discussion; we talk about world events, an interesting article, family.  We don’t do many activities together unless dinner with friends (and we do go out together as a couple as well), or walk the dog.

I love outdoors, sports, exercise, nice restaurants, ethnic food. He does not. I do what I can alone or with friends, he’s willing to do so occasionally, and now that our dcs are older one loves to do things and eat at great restaurants with me. Obviously I don’t know your situation, and your feelings of loneliness should not be discounted, but I do think in many, many relationships what you and I describe is the norm. No answers just letting you know you are not alone.[/quote]

NP here and I am in a similar boat too. Married 18 years, kids are 14 and 11. I do love him and don't want to split up or disrupt our kids, even once they are adults. I also don't have any energy or desire to date anyone else, nor do I want to live alone. So here I am. [/quote]

Another NP here: exactly the same boat. We used to best friends but he is now obsessed with his work and focuses on kids. Does not need my companionship or sex anymore. Just sticking around for kids-ages 15 and 10[/quote]

Another NP - Kids are 15 and 13 and very similar situation.  My husband just told me 2 days ago that he's moving out in the next few months.  So I guess he made that decision for us.  We've been more like roommates for years, but I'm still terrified about separating.  Everyone will be shocked because we get along really well.  I'm a weird combination of very sad and very relieved.
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There is someone else.  You know that, right?[/quote]

This is PP you're responding to.  I guess time will tell, but I really don't think so.  To me, it would be easier if there were someone else.  Something to pin it on, rather than his general depression and discontent.  But I guess I won't know unless it's true![/quote]

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