OG, sending hugs. They have to have a story, and you’re the villain. It’s the only way they can justify it. And you’re ruining his story. He is trying to use you as a scapegoat to justify his actions because he cannot admit his own failings. Don’t let him put you down, you are worthy and one day someone - be it H or someone else - will value you and treat you as you deserve.
My H is also nearly 50 and freely admits he is terrified of getting old. He’s bought the sports car last year, he has an amazing house that he has worked hard for, 2 beautiful daughters, a great job, but there is something missing for him. I have never felt like I was enough for him, that I was sexy/sassy or whatever. I am very fit and in good shape .... but he made me feel like a frump, nothing more than a mother to his kids. But I have learnt that I have so much more to offer. And if he doesn’t want it then that will be his loss. Keep working hard on being your best self. Don’t let anyone else make you feel undervalued, because you are worth so much more. Keep radiating positivity, smiles, that you’ll be fine without him. x
M:49 H:49 T:20 M:18 D:16 D:14
EA: Feb 2019-May 2020 Separated: Mar-early Aug 2020 H asked to reconcile: Jun 2020 EA relapse: Oct/Nov 2020 Recon #2: since Nov 2020