I'll talk to my wife when she gets home. and my child will throw up or have a fever. The next morning I woke up with chills and a fever of over 100. This is not ok. When my wife is sick, I tend to wait on her. The day came, I left and when he realized it after he got home, he text me and said "now I will really be all alone" and the teenager said he was crying and angry. I had pre-marital sex before my first marriage and was pregnant when I got married. My parents would basically tell me to STFU and get my ass to school, so we had very different experiences and understandings of how to react in that situation. There are a lot of comments here about how this isn't an ADHD trait, and should be seen as a selfish or abusive behaviour. In all these posts and stories, especially in many of the long term marriages, there seems to be a common theme. Sign #10: Not protective over you at all. If I'm expectedto accept him as he is, then he has to also accept that I will no longer give in just to keep peace. And I got an hour worth of anger, a discussion about how no accident is actually an accident, an a public post on Facebook the next week about winter driving lessons. But I believe I am blessed with many friends. You may want to reflect on your needs when you are sick as an adult. He is Always the "Victim" and Everything is Always My Fault! There is a lot going on in that active brain and it takes a lot of inward attention to keep going. Recallingthe time I told him I was really sick in the morning before swim workout and he told me I had to go anyway? I could reclaim myself so to speak and put myself out there in the relationship but unless my H admits to the effects of adhd in the marriage and takes concrere steps tofix it, I don't expect another outcome. He lovesfamily when they are joking with him, but not if they need him. But the AD/HD is so strong, it overrides that. I understand what you mean. I decided then to leave. Sign #12: He Doesnt Pay For Anything. I really appreciate your insight. Friday afternoon he gets home from work and goes to give me a kiss and I tell him that he shouldn't kiss me because I'm getting a scratchy throat and most likely a cold and his response isn't one of sympathy, instead it's "Greeeeeeat! So i'm just learning but this is an ADHD trait? I couldn't even keep them down or even water it was so bad and my mom called the Doc back and he said if I couldn't keep the water or pills down to take me into the emergency room? Submitted by MelissaOrlov on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 17:29. Submitted by Exhaustedlady87 (not verified) on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 16:54. with love respect and truth! He loves, smoking, drinking, games, cars, machines, jokes and flirting. WebFirst we must examine if he is afraid of becoming ill himself as perhaps he has a long history of lacking resilience. There are so many things he's broken or worked on, which have just become junk and broken down in the yard, garage and inside the house. Do you think being obnoxious made him FOND of me? He/she is merciless. He reluctantly came up to the accident sight. A well spouses support and encouragement can help a partner stay on track, but this new role can also trigger frustration on both sides. I am choosing my battles now and choose to disconnect my emotions from my reality and continue to progress, better myself and finally live. Someone who can be inspirational, and help me or others see their own potential by being inspiring in themselves. It took me 27 years to stop being jealous when he treated other women better than me and hyperfocused on gadgets and not me. Maybe I was expecting something like that. Its good to have a healthy balance. Which to that, I feel he used me to have someone to marry and to love HIM, but he knew he wasn't going to return that. Out of character. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Hinting at your desires will most likely push her further away. I don't think this is necessarily an ADHD thing. Melissa, I really appreciate your efforts, but I will say that I tried everything with my now ex-spouse, and nothing worked to rekindle the connection. (and the smell, yuck) Even his clothes smell like old grease. When he is having a great day, like this past Saturday, my efforts were worth it but I won't pretend that he is fixed. is already like this, it will only get worse. Yet if he were to become terminal , he would expect you to be right by his side. In the main area of the house there should be 2 colors, and now there are at least 5. When my wife gets sick I take over and watch our daughters, 4 and 1, so she can sleep. But I havent been acting like it. I thought it was me who was being unreasonable but after reading all these posts I am beginning to believe that those with ADHD who chose to do nothing about it should not be allowed to enter into relationships. Instead he walked around the car, got in the back seat and proceeded to yell at me for the next 15 min about how "he does not have time for this" & "why did I call him(my husband) and not my sister or my niece". You know where I keep my emergency information, when to call 911. I was treated for cancer a few years ago & this really threw things into sharp relief. I think many spouses with ADD are extremely selfish and will never realize that a healthy relationship requires compromise, compassion, and patience. not good. Well, yes, I have an Autoimmune condition that causes it. Germaphobe type thing? Lately he finds more reasons than not to leave the house to help someone else anybody else. Make sure he understands how much you like the connectionbut also how hurtful it can be when it's inconsistent. Boy did we cry. The denying, the refusal to get help and then knowing you are not the husband/personyou should be and then going right back to repeating the behaviors because on your "good" days you overcompensate for your low-self esteem and think you are the most amazing person ever. When my husband found out he was angry and said " I can't justify spending that kind of money. It sucks but thats what it is. Perhaps he would consider reading the free treatment e-book (look in the treatment guide for it) and also consider adding some 'attend time' to his schedule. But don't be the version of youthat is currentlyin his face. Now not now and love. I always wished I had the guts to leave him but the codependencykept me there. Reach out in an inviting way. Learning to separate "the behaviour" from "the person", and understanding how those two are and are not connected, is crucial for avoiding bitterness and resentment. We all experience them. When I'm sick, yes. There's lots of reasons he may have decided to not come over, and 99% of them aren't the selfish stuff you're thinking of. Nearly 17% were estranged from a member of their immediate family. I think so. I have made myself the central focus in our relationship. 2 months ago I had a Hysterectomy. Being romantic just to get sex will be seen as manipulative. Should also consider the stress my wife is dealing with at work. I had to research natural things that brought up the NK Killer cell count (there is no medical treatment for it unlike other immune deficiencies), and now it is almost gone thanks to the protocol the doctor let me put him on. Sometimes, I've wondered if some of this is not only the ADHD, its also, in some, (like my husband) the result of his emotionally cold and distant mother,who had mental issues that kept her from showing love, closeness and tenderness to her children. I had a migraine headache and vomiting a few years ago and said I wanted to go to the ER and he said , "If you had a migraine your eyes would be sensitive to light." I don't trust him now, and I have good reason not to. It appears you entered an invalid email. But we are talking about a lack of engagement here, right? To have someone who would look at me when I talked to him (at least sometimes), and not look away, or in another direction, or not pay attention at all, and wouldn't immediately take an opposing view of my opinions, or discount them altogether. I wish he'd just admit he''s not the handyman he thinks he IS. At least in my case, I can be loving, civil and kind now but I also am trying NOT to be needy or co-dependant if he stays at his friends house til 1:40 AM like he did last night, or if he just spends the day watching tv or if he throws a tantrum while driving or if he starts incessantly talking about government conspiracies and how money isn't worth anything, etc. Submitted by thparkle on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 11:19. 50K views, 259 likes, 10 loves, 511 comments, 68 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Dr. Phil: He Eats a Raw Animal Meat Diet #rawmeat #DrPhil #talkshow You are right. It is obvious that ADD people rarely change for any measurable amount of time. I have been enlightened and no longer feel alone. If your betta lives in an unfiltered setup youll need to completely change his water and clean his tank weekly. Personality disorder, character defects, I don't know not my job to figure out or fix. I did it again. Yes, I agree, and am in the same place. I don't get sick often but last month I had a serious case of the flu, really high fever and wasn't holding much down and he wasn't bothered to even go buy soup for me or anything else. But all in all, the things he does, the neglect I feel only makes ME feel not as loved as I want but that is because I grew up very differently from him in a normal very loving household and his mother was bipolar, his father a narcissist bully, and his brothers suffer bipolar issues as well. WebPsychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist Keep in mind that on his days off (F,ST,SN), he Does NOTHING! But I text him and found out his wife was bipolar and in and out of hospitals. Yeah, he's not that thoughtful. My husband responded to me that if I went on medical leave I would have to stop seeing my doctor because he wouldn't pay for it anymore. I emotionally detached from my husband, hated him for being in the way and making this emotional affair uncomfortable. It is a difficult way to have to be for someone whose nature isbenevolent and caring but it seems thesequalities are manipulated by the ADD spouse making the non spousefeel worthless. Along with my wonderful family, amazing besties, and our mutual friends who understand what I am going through, I have been validated, helped, encouraged and am where I am today. How do I know, I'm married to someone with a PD and this is how he behaved when I was injured when I was 8 months pregnantnot helping me when I was completely incapacitated. That takes some effort, but is doable by almost all. This is a great take. I can see how the advocated plan/tricks might work to create connection. He hates the snow. Ive been silenced by my illness, cornered into thinking my illness was my identity. So, does he want me around because he's afraid he's dying? WebMaybe he's the kind of person who doesn't want to be bothered when he's sick. Any time I am not at 100% to run the household, restock the coffee, cook meals, put the kids to bed, do the laundry, etc. Just the feeling at the moment. Then he kept telling me I was going to be alright. Acknowledge the wrongdoing. Describe what you did, and why it was wrong.Promise not to do it again. Mean it.Ask for forgiveness. Don't let the ADHD make you feel any worse you need the peace and quiet to recover gently. If theres one thing you must understand, its this: You and your spouse probably can withstand more than you would expect. I think the non spouse has to be less of a giver and move to the attitude of-I'm in this life for myself just like you demonstratedaily that are in it for yourself. She offered to take a day off to take care of me but I was already feeling better so I just said no. Being unhelpful when someone is sick or injured strongly suggests either Borderline PD or Narcissistic PD. It was like neither of us care that we were damaging our marriage. How does someone even DO that? And my mother ( the other one with ADHD who I got it from? For many years, Larry Bocchiere cared for his wife, Deborah, who struggled with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Kathy woke-up startled to hear her phone ring so at 5 am. He sees the painted parts and not the unpainted parts, because to him this is a lot of work. If I'm sick or hurt (e.g. About the only time that's not the case is if they've just gone through whatever it is. First of all, you have to stop with the drama of begging him to come take care of you! Emotionless. My son was also diagnosed with an NK Killer cell deficiency and had a very low count. Terms. She was in her second semester of college and was busy with school and work. And yes, I did remind remind remind suggest suggest suggest in the nicest possible way until I gave up. He love(s) the one he is with..as in.."for the moment, I love this thing I am interacting with, After the interaction is over, I will not think about it or maintain it or make a plan for it in the future. Nothing builds or sticks over the years. I am a Marvel hero, as you have said. I occasionally get teary about it, my feelings were so hurt. Submitted by notgonnalosemyself (not verified) on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 09:54. No wonder folks with ADHD have built up some walls. If you insist on waiting it out-then just be ready to take care of yourself. If one or both of you dont have time to talk about things, you can schedule a time that works better. Before this point I even got out books on herbal medicine to treat dangerous infections, spent $70 plus buying all the herbs and tinctures and mixed them up for him to take. Second, gently encourage him to connect. He was so sick he couldn't even think well enough to do his homework. His answer was absolutely not. I really do want out of the marriage but don't have the guts at my age. Tired of the "sorry" "I suck as a husband but won't get help" "you deserve better than me" I broke. I hope you left him. All big red flags. You are not important. Your partner sounds as if he's not good at transitions (i.e. I can't help but think there is SOMETHING ELSE WRONG WITH HIM. I feel like crap so I have no plans of running errands. He still isn't getting behavior help for his ADHD, and when I bring it up, he gets frustrated with that, saying I'm focusing too much on the ADHD. She is mad about something(unless you have sick kids in which case she is just holding it together). We went to the diner and my life changed. I hear you, I cant count the number of times my husband made it very clear that myillness was a hughinconvenience for him there was no thought to how it made me feel. She says take medicine or go to doctor. And my lack of ability to insist on my needs put me in a ditch with a broken neck on my moms 60 birthday. I know some have stated this, others have said the opposite. Stop selling your soul for sex, money or a sense of security. Very hard to comprehend and maybe that means we are ok.It is illogical and very sad to live with like that from both sides. No one has ever taken a day off when I was sick . To live content with small means; to be worthy, not respectable; to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly, talk gently, this is my symphony. Submitted by copingSAH on Mon, 09/29/2014 - 09:42. I am not my illness; I am a warrior. Yeap, but there are moments I'm being shitty too so I thought to myself this is just fair. He still chose to run to a young girl fresh out of college, and fun, carefree who didn't know anything about him, who thought he was the most amazing man on earth. Several years ago they broke their foot (minor avulsion fracture) by twisting their ankle, requiring several weeks with a boot and wrap to recover. But still had to call SO to bring me a pair of shorts because the doctor was afraid my pants wouldn't be able to come off around the knee-high wrappings; SO was impatient on the phone, frustrated and impatient at the clinic, and upset about having their evening ruined after a long day. If you want to connect with your partner the 'trick' is two fold. I'm glad that's 'not in your nature'except that it is. Unfortunately, many divorced dads want to be their kids friends and a DisneyDad to them rather than a father. How a Narcissist Treats a Chronically Ill Spouse. When I got to the ER and they did a CAT scan, they said it was about to burst. WebNo, that's not normal in a loving marriage. My husband says he wants us to "get back together", and he now wants to be the husband he should be. Do I wish that were not the case? Set up a way for it to not be inconsistent. This is the extent of OUR now/not now difference when it comes to love. I am the best thing he has ever had. Whenever I am sick, all I get from my husband is sorry. Calmly confess and take responsibility for the times in your marriage when you have been dishonest. WebIm worried about my chest pain. My memories hold no feelings of love because I am not experienceing them right now. I am still me; I am unchanged to you. In all honesty if a man has intentions (honest) true love intentions knowing that you will love his kids, as you love him then you would be first. I pretend I am single and take care of me and my home for me. WebYES, YOU CAN! in Psychology. I scrolled through my phone contacts and one name popped out, an old mutual friend of ours. A male. Bottom line? That is my H 100%! He doesn't want to connect it with his choices of not doing relationships very well, if at all. He told I just had the flu and went to bed. 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