[[I also know that he doesn't want to appear "weak" so that has in the past prevented him from showing certain things. ]]
I can relate to that. She’s not very good about handling problems, she gets freaked out imagines worse case scenarios etc. If I showed her my problem/weakness (as I have in the past) I usually end up regretting it. Add that to my tendency to not show weakness anyway and I see where this could lead to miscommunications/poor communications.
[[Is it possible that your W has felt emotionally deprived? ]]
Sure. I’m pretty sure she does now, not so sure about earlier in the marriage. Over the last few months I’ve withdrawn and closed myself off. I know this doesn’t help anything…but I’ve not felt like I have anything left to give. And yes I feel bad about that.
