Well that would not be exactly the way I would describe it. I think my H has always lived in the past. For example...
If my Dad had made me do this I could have been a football player. If I had this Jeep when I was 16 my life would be different. Not that he doesn't have happy times just always wishing something was different than what they have. I think of it sort of in terms of being spoiled. He is a hard working person and would give a stranger the shirt off of his back if they needed it but has felt put out when his family needs help. This is something he himself recognizes. I would say that yes there is a lot of self pity that has gone on. Looking for happiness in places it will never be found. I would not say my H has a personality change. I think this has been a part of him ever since I knew him. Too much of being treated like he was the best thing since sliced bread but never believing or having his own self esteem. Trying to measure up to unrealist expectations and jealeous of what he percieves others have that he is missing.