I've talked to my wife about the issue (big step for me) and tried to do so without guilt, etc. Just said, "Hey, this is what I need - it's important to me, I'm sorry I've been silent. Forgive me. Let's work on it." Long story short, she doesn't care. She says she does, but she really doesn't. There are lots of other issues in our marriage, but she is not interested in working on them. As far as she's concerned, there is no problem. I'm at my wits end, and I'm thinking of moving to the spare room down the hall. I don't want to move out (can't see my kid) and don't really have the money, but I feel like I have to DO something to express my feelings of isolation, since my attempts at talking about it are manipulated away, or ignored. What do I do...??? I am afraid of the reaction. I don't want a divorce, and I don't want to start the ball rolling in that direction... you know? Afraid of a slippery slope, but I can't live like this...the anger, self-esteem issues, frustration, etc. is effecting my whole life.
