Sandi2, I do appreciate your efforts. I never knew of the term walkaway wife syndrome until I read Micheles book. I believe this is also called marital mid life crisis syndrome. The more I read the more I realize that this is the situation I am dealing with. Sandi2 and Michele are right on target with how to approach this problem.I heard an audio from a psychologist yesterday and following blogs from Psychology Today where Michele comments on this. I am just going to continue to give my wife her needed space. I am hoping things will improve with our sons leave from Iraq in 2 weeks. My wifes self esteem may improve if she get into her Dental Hygiene Program. It is amazing that this whole problem had been going on for years without me realizing it. I feel awful and am willing to change. I just hope it is not too little to late for me. I really do not know what the statistics are for things turning around but I hope we can make it. I have another question? My 26 th wedding anniversary is May 20. Do I not send a card or flowers? I am assuming I dont but want to make sure. I can tell you from the bottom of my heart that I am more in love with my wife now than I have ever been. I think if this can be remedied then we will have a chance. I have never been through such a difficult time in my life as this. I am blessed to know that there are people who care about people like me. God Bless you all. Bobby O
