Hey moon
I read this today and thought of your wife

Now it is possible that you have some deeply entrenched scarring in your life such as molestation or abuse. If these things have happened to you, your suffering is very real and understandable. A damaged self-image, compromised self-worth and negative self-truth are all to be expected...those experiencees can cause you to devalue yourself. They can lead to decades of believing youare damaged goods who no one would want for any other reason than sexual gratification. While it is wrong thinking, it is understandable. You will probably need to get professional help to overcome that-and not because you need it, but because you deserve it. Whether you ever forma relationship with someone else or not, the most important relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself. So get help, if not fo rthe sake of creating ahealthier relationship, then for the sake of creating your own peace and joy in this life.

I was reading Love smart by Dr. Phil and came across this quote that struck at the heart of me and made me think of your poor wife too.

I know it doesn't make it easier but maybe it helps explain a little.