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Feel desperately lonely in my marriage

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wrinkledstocking · 23/05/2025 21:54

My DH and I have been married for 30+ we always have been like chalk and cheese…what’s this about opposites attract is a load of Bologny in my book…he is retired now has a health condition ..
I work part time thank god because being at home with him 24/7 I would go loony tunes with boredom…must admit I’ve been the ‘Duracell bunny’ in our relationship ,full,of ideas,where to go what to do,.love banter,chat,etc…now finding myself absolutely bored to tears and in depressed state with my marriage..feel no connection WHAT SO EVER ,even down to barely any physical contact which went out of the window about 15 yrs ago..feel need of some laughs and fun…
I’m several years younger than DH …but last time we had a laugh I really cannot recall…feel like I’m living with the lodger..or a aged parent that I have to put up with. I’m aging beyond my years….thing is because of my depressed state I’m not myself and don't have the oomph / confidence to join clubs.etc..
Beyond fed up…

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ToKittyornottoKitty · 23/05/2025 22:43

That sounds tough OP. But if you’ve not been happy for years, why do you stay?

Swanlame · 23/05/2025 22:19

Omg OP this is like mine now but I’m 15 or so years behind you. Do you have children? That’s the only thing we actually talk about . No laughs or joy here either

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wrinkledstocking · 23/05/2025 22:17

BookArt55 · 23/05/2025 21:58

I would recommend counselling- build your confidence to go to clubs and work through what you want in life. If your relationship isn't working then couples counselling, stay as you are or leave are really the options. Have you had an honest conversation with your husband about how you feel and what you want/need?

Do you know I really don’t want to have that conversation…he will wonder what I want and that I’m never happy I can hear him say it now.. I know now we are never or ever will he on the same wave length…I’ve got to get soon oomph and do things by myself..

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wrinkledstocking · 23/05/2025 22:08

GreenDragonisLoose · 23/05/2025 21:57

This is so sad 😞

I've been with my DH 20+ years and our marriage isn't perfect and has had ups and dowbs but he makes me laugh every day and I feel cherished - you deserve more, OP.

It's never too late to start a new chapter!

Thankyou there’s rarely a chuckle in the house…and if I make a funny he doesn’t get it..or I have to explain it…well b hard work what ever…he wouldn’t go,to councilling…I even don’t think it’ll help tbh ! It is very sad because I thrive on someone else’s energy..and my batteries are flat atm.

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BookArt55 · 23/05/2025 21:58

I would recommend counselling- build your confidence to go to clubs and work through what you want in life. If your relationship isn't working then couples counselling, stay as you are or leave are really the options. Have you had an honest conversation with your husband about how you feel and what you want/need?

GreenDragonisLoose · 23/05/2025 21:57

This is so sad 😞

I've been with my DH 20+ years and our marriage isn't perfect and has had ups and dowbs but he makes me laugh every day and I feel cherished - you deserve more, OP.

It's never too late to start a new chapter!

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