I think we all fall into the trap at looking to our spouses to find out worth, to validate our changes.
We are looking to the wrong person. How do you really feel about yourself right now if you take H's comments out of the equation?
As 25 says, they have a vested interest in not seeing those things or in denying that they see them because then they can't justify what they are doing to others, especially the children.
Keep moving forward for you and your kids.
Me 57/H 58 M36 S 2.5yrs R 12/13
Let me give up the need to know why things happen as they do. I will never know and constant wondering is constant suffering. Caroline Myss