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« on: January 25, 2011, 05:52:37 AM »

Hi everyone. I am new to this board and just wanted to say I am in the most difficult part in my life right now. I have been with someone for almost 6 years now and we are married for two years. All of a sudden last week she told me that I have not been giving her attention, affection, and the love that she needs for a long time and that she isn't in love with me anymore and that she needed space.  I understand that what she said is true she been trying to give me hints all this but I did not get it but now I get it and it's to late.  The reason why it got to this point is because of me. I wish I can go back in time to fix that but it's to late. I just want my wife back. I guess I want to know if it's to late for love. Right now I'm at a friends house trying to give her space although it's hard. I also wanted to add that the past month she have been talking on the phone alot to this man that is brother to her best friend. This best friend brother is in a situation where he got accused of sexually molesting his step daughter and the situation with the court is on going. She tried to hide it from me but I found out because of the phone records. I asked her why and she said she did not want me to think anything crazy and get him envolve. She said she talked to him cause she felt bad for him but there's was nothing going on between them 2 and it was not like that. I feel like her friend got her emotionally envolve for her brother. Now she said she had cut all ties with him to work on her relationship but I don't know it is true. I just want someone to answer me and give me some answers please. I am mentally and physically hurt inside.
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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2011, 12:29:46 PM »

I am so sorry for your hurt. I know that the pain you are feeling right now seems absolutely unimaginable.

In short: No, it is not too late. This woman is your wife. You two have vowed to stay together forever. There is still hope, and it can still be fixed.

If she said that you weren't giving her enough attention, love, and affection, then don't stop trying now! I understand that she needs space, but if you are willing to start showing her more of those things, then don't wait until she comes back to show her. Show her now. She may need space, so don't overwhelm her or suffocate her, but do everything you can first of all to try to get her to come back home. Do it in a loving way, not accusing or manipulating her. But offer a warm and safe environment to come home to. Let her know that you will give her space there. It's very important for her to come back home. When she is there, do your part to help with household responsibilities, make her breakfast, try to make life easier for her while also showing your love for her through your actions. Don't force having sex if she doesn't feel like it. Let her have some space, but make sure she knows that you are there to talk to and listen to her. During all of this, treat her with respect and kindness. Don't talk down to her, manipulate her, or make her feel like she has to stay. Make it to where she will want to stay.

As for the man she was talking to, I believe that she was wanting to feel loved and appreciated. Since you weren't giving that to her, she probably went looking for it elsewhere. However, if you fulfill her desire for these things, then she will not need to go anywhere else.

If you both are Christians, then I hope that both of you have a deep conviction to stay together forever, through thick and thin. Keep this commitment, no matter how hard things may get. And pray for your wife constantly. If she will let you, pray with your wife.

I will be praying for you, also. I hope this helps.
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2011, 04:58:24 PM »

Thank you for replying to my message. Right now she is staying at the house and I'm out. I am trying my best to give her space. It's just so hard. I am still doing my chores around the house but I am there when she is not home. I want to show her that I am changing and show her that the man she married really loves her. She is a good person and is very special. I guess right now all I can do is pray that my wife will make the right decision and be where she belongs and that is my heart.
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« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2011, 06:53:09 PM »

I have been pretty much exactly where you are right now so I definitely feel for you. My advice to you would be to fight for what you want but keep in mind that it takes two to save the relationship.  You can lead your wife by example but eventually she will have to put out some effort as well. Good luck brother.
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« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2011, 07:18:59 AM »

Since you have the house to yourself now and again can't you do something romantic to show her you still love her and what to be with her, but make sure she finds it when you have left so their is on pressure on her to say/do anything.
As for this other bloke i don't really know, hopefully she is telling you the truth and you can both move past this.
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2011, 06:52:45 AM »

She has the house to herself right now. I'm trying so hard to Get through this. My issue is that I want her back but I can't stop thinking about her having sex with this guy. Is it possible she was having sex with him. Because if so I can't do this relationship. It is so hard to move on though. I try to break it off because of infidelity but she keeps on saying nothing happen and then I start to believe here but hours later have doubt again. This is just a roller coaster ride. I don't know what to do. Every time when I say it is done she's said do whatever you want but I'm gonna still think about it and if I decide to come back and you don't take me then it's my lost. She also said she will be faithful during this process. Idk what to do.
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2011, 08:53:15 PM »

Well, there is a possibility that she was sleeping with him. But no one can know for sure. If she was, it is not the end of the world. It doesn't mean you have to end the marriage. Reconstruction can still take place, even with something as horrible to go through as being cheated on.

There are some articles that would probably be very helpful for you to read. Joe can explain everything much better than I can and offer you advice for what to do. http://www.marriagehelper.com/marriage_articles.php
If you have the chance, I would highly suggest you take the time to look at the ones that apply to your situation.

Keep us updated on what is going on. We are all here to help.
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« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2011, 11:51:14 PM »

It is almost a month now and still no decision. She has been acting different towards me lately in the last 3 days. She thinks i am seeing someone cause i been dressing nice when i go out  We actually end up watching 2 movies together and one of them was a movie name if only and it was almost like our situation, she wanted me to watch it  We also had sex last night and it seem like  she was enjoying it but she still wants this space. I am still confuse. I guess since she thinks I'm seeing someone which im not is making her think twice. What are y'all thought.
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« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2011, 06:18:38 AM »

Hurt101,

I think you do need to give her space. In fact, I think YOU need space.

Here's the problem I see: She said you weren't giving her enough attention and affection but her answer to that was to ask for the exact opposite - space. Not good. I suspect someone else could be involved or that she's got her eye on someone else. Further still, she could just be considering her options as far as other people. Either way, you see the seriousness if I'm right.

(I read more of your posts and see that there is another guy in the picture, so my hunch was correct)

If she sees you as a pushover who's just always going to be waiting on her, the attraction is going to tank. That's just the nature of the beast. This other guy isn't staying at home cleaning house and hoping she'll see how much he loves her. Go out and have fun. If you dress up and she asks you about it say something like, "I'm dressing for the occassion" and smile like you've got an adventure waiting. You have the right to look nice and have a life. She can't have her space AND keep you in a little box for when she wants to take you out. Being the nice guy isn't going to work.

Furthermore, don't pay attention to her backtracking about saying she wanted space. You need to give her space until she isn't off talking to some other guy. If she stays, great, if she doesn't, you'll still thrive - that needs to be your attitude! Confidence (not the cheesy, unrealistic kind) is very attractive.

Think of it this way...what would James Bond do? And by James Bond I mean Sean Connery's version. Would he stay home cleaning house hoping that Pussy Galore could see what a nice guy he was? No, he'd be off saving the world, riding some motocycle off a cliff and opening his parachute at the last minute. If she wanted to tag along, great. But he wasn't ringing his hands hoping she'd come home and sit by him on the couch.

Be the man! You can do it.
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« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2011, 01:21:29 PM »

You seem to be right Ledford. I am trying to go out and have fun but right now I just miss her so much. It is so hard to move on. I wish I could fast foward time and get rid of this pain.
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« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2011, 10:00:35 AM »

Do you think it would help you if you moved? Tried to get rid of some of the memories?
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« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2011, 11:00:01 AM »

It could possibly help but right now the money situation would not allow that. I just wonder if there is still a chance. Right now I am letting go. She has not got a chance for space to miss me yet. Now I'm going to give her that space. Hopefully she realize that I mean more to her. I would think that even though she caused the break up. She has to still got feelings for me after 6 years.
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« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2011, 12:51:57 PM »

I will be praying for you and your wife.
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« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2011, 07:37:09 AM »

Thanks Kimberly for your prayers but right now I think she is sure about her decision. She seems to have no feelings for me whatsoever. This is going to be a divorce.
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2011, 05:54:02 PM »

Are you doing things for yourself? Be sure to take care of yourself through all this. Some new hobbies? A vacation? Guy's night out? I am so sorry all of this is happening.
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