My wife and I began our relationship 16 years ago. It was the best time of my life, literally. ..in love, being loved. Words can’t express. But if you’ve been there, you know what I’m speaking of. As the years have passed we’ve taken the route that many couples have- marriage, children, etc. Somewhere in this I hAve lost her affection. Her quickness to anger and the feelings of revulsion I feel coming from her to me are breaking me down. I always took such comfort in knowing that we would grow old together…that I would spend my years with my best friend and the woman I love. Now that I feel that coming to an end, I can’t bear it. I’ve felt this for over a year now, and the pain and sadness of knowing that somehow I’ve allowed this to happen is too great. I struggle with it daily. The good days are good. The bad days never end. I’ve failed her and my 3 children. The only thing I stay for is knowing how much it will hurt my children when I’m dead. I don’t want to hurt them. I don’t want to hurt her. I simply cannot bear feeling despised by the woman that I love so incredibly much. I’ve considered razors, anti freeze, or hanging. The days have arrivedwhere I don’t consider it hurting my children to kill myself. I consider it a favor to them.
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I am glad you have the love of your children. They are a testament to your love with your wife.
It is not ever going to be a favor to them They will hurt forever. They may see this as a reason to kill themselves. Especially as they grow older.
What I really see in your post is hope. You love your children. You love your wife. You see that your death would hurt them and you don’t want to do that. I also see that the major thing going on is miscommunication. Your wife is expressing herself through anger. Is there arguments that cause her to do this? How is your communication with each other?
Communication is what you could focus on. Telling your wife how you love her, love your children. Ask what she needs. Ask why she was angry (last night, this morning…. just one event or incident… don’t bring it up like a HUGE thing- though it sounds like it is hurting you hugely) the last time.
I am sorry you are going through such rough times. But again, there is hope. There is love. And that is a good thing.
Best wishes to you!
Thank you for your kind words. People like you self are a true treasure.