Sounds like you are right. My H is in his late 30s but has had self esteem issues which have always been there but he expressed a lot when he was still sharing with me (up until a few months ago and even then a bit) so I know any attention thrown his way would be lapped up (never mind the fact that I have given him so much positive myself, but I don't "count" anymore). However, now he sometimes struts around like his ego is inflated to 10x normal. Guess he is just trying to make himself feel better but I KNOW he is in turmoil though he may not appear to be so much outwardly. He tells me a lot that he doesn't sleep well and that he has a lot on his mind. No kidding!
