I hear you- a chronic illness is a real stressor and many marriages break down over time. I'm a spousal caregiver and over the last few years my husband's health has deteriorated due to obesity, resulting in heart and kidney problems. I wonder what's left of the relationship we began with. If I were one of your good friends, I'd be worried about your new living-together relationship. A new relationship with someone healthier and kinder to you looks pretty attractive after dealing with years of illness and negativity. The age difference with your new guy is a factor too. I sound like I'm raining on your parade but I think we have to take some time to get to know ourselves again and heal after a marriage ends. I'm not saying that developing a new relationship is wrong but the living together seems to have happened quickly. I know you're feeling guilty but a person can only endure so much. I wish you lots of happy times ahead.
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I hear you- a chronic illness is a real stressor and many marriages break down over time. I'm a spousal caregiver and over the last few years my husband's health has deteriorated due to obesity, resulting in heart and kidney problems. I wonder what's left of the relationship we began with. If I were one of your good friends, I'd be worried about your new living-together relationship. A new relationship with someone healthier and kinder to you looks pretty attractive after dealing with years of illness and negativity. The age difference with your new guy is a factor too. I sound like I'm raining on your parade but I think we have to take some time to get to know ourselves again and heal after a marriage ends. I'm not saying that developing a new relationship is wrong but the living together seems to have happened quickly. I know you're feeling guilty but a person can only endure so much. I wish you lots of happy times ahead.
December 12, 2016 - 11:14pmThis Comment
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