COVID, riots, and so on from the news, FB, etc. provide a constant pressure of the world’s problems. It gets everyone worked up. Especially those more controlled by their emotions. He anger and depression must be difficult to live with. For you and her.
I agree, it sounds like W is still processing underlying issues. For what it’s worth, anger and depression are further along than denial and running.
Originally Posted by Gordie
She has made it very clear that she doesn’t want me to touch her
She has had an aversion to physical contact throughout. Off and on. Not surprising given what happened to her, so long ago. Her not touching you isn’t about, or due to you. Her path, her timing.
Originally Posted by Gordie
Recently something bad happened to me and instead of empathy there was only anger towards me
I hope you are alright and whatever fallout from the bad happening is becoming nothing more than a memory.
W’s empathy circuitry is still being rewired it sounds like. Her journey is about her - something you wisely know.
Originally Posted by Gordie
She can be kind and pleasant at times, but other times talks as if I am not present even if I am in the same room
Do you mean she speaks angrily about/to you without regard for your feelings while in her presence? Or is it more like she doesn’t recognize you? Emotionally and/or actually.
My XW has a few different personalities within her, from time before me or kids. It’s weird to speak with or hearing those persons speaking. Same body, different inside.
Back to basics my friend. (((Gordie)))
How is work? How are you? Hobbies, yard work, whatever?
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Feelings are fleeting. Be better, not bitter. Love the person, forgive the sin.
