Posted by LostNalone July 19, 2021 10:35 am | #1 |
I originally posted this on the MOM page and it was suggested that I put it under support, so here goes.
I am straight, married to a GID/BID who really does not know what he his. Last year I put down very specific rules, no sex, you live your life and I will live mine. Our marriage is a contract between two people who care dearly for each other, love each other, but are not IN love with each other. After a lot of talking we came to an agreement that 1. He would get counseling. 2. We would consider moving closer to family and friends so I did not feel so isolated. Before any of that happened he had a massive heart attack. His heart is damaged beyond repair and now I am his caretaker. He is scared to death to be alone for more than a few hours and says that his heart attack was a warning from God that he needs to "clean up his act" and be a proper husband. He has swore off men and all thought of homosexuality. The problem is the damage is done, I cannot make the words I've heard just go away. I can't pretend that none of this ever happened. I thought I could make this work on a platonic platform because I care deeply for him, but now what I feel is trapped. I will not leave him now, for I am not that kind of person, but sometimes I just wish he would die and free me from this situation. Then of course I feel horrible because this is not his fault. I know that no one can help me on this, I just needed to tell someone and you are all my village (no one else knows his history). Thank you all for being here, being supportive and just listening.
Posted by Ellexoh_nz July 19, 2021 2:12 pm | #2 |
LostNalone wrote:
.......2. We would consider moving closer to family and friends so I did not feel so isolated....
This.
You're in control. After having your life torn to pieces by living it his way....because he has now become dependent on you means you can have a little more say in what you want and I believe being closer to people you love is the only way to offset your commitment to this man and the fact you will (soon?) be living your own life again.
You need to tell people, it's about time his truth was known. It doesn't have to be a big group of people you tell but imagine the warmth you'll have around you when you do.
Maybe a conversation started with friends and family about the help and advice you'll need as you prepare to move cities/states.
You can do this Lost. Kia kaha
Elle