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I too can relate to what everyone is saying. My husband is very independent, still goes to the gym, pays the bills though I do frequent checks, drive and pretty much everything he’s done previously. The hardest part for me is his lack of empathy, he’ll do things for himself without any thoughts of me, he’s clueless of why I might be crying. He hugs me if I approach him and ask him to but doesn’t seem to need the physical contact which is something that is completely opposite of him. I’m beginning to feel more like his parent rather than his wife. It makes me sad. Thanks for listening.

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@laneywj
Please know you are not alone. I struggle with the lack of empathy, loss of connection and intimacy, and feeling like a roommate or my husband's mother (based on how he speaks to me sometimes; asking permission to do things that he doesn't need permission for).
So very sorry for you and all of us who have 'lost' our loved ones that are still physically here. It's a tough one and so hard to deal with it comes up in my therapy sessions.
All the best to you. ☀️