Hi PLC, yes my H was also away a lot or working crazy hours so my neighbours barely noticed him gone until recently. It's kind of a pattern on here that spouses who are absent a lot eventually become emotionally absent, especially Hs I feel.
This reminds me that our big move few years ago for H’s current job was supposed to be “less working, more family.” And the truth is that my H no longer has a demanding work schedule like before, yet he is still constantly stuck in work mode and never once take the given opportunity to put more effort into our family life. Makes me think that it was never about much work he has. If there is a will, there is a way.
PLC, you have been incredibly patient. Stay strong!
