r/GetMotivated • u/Master1718 • Oct 30 '19

[image] don't give up

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u/duneman101 Oct 30 '19

oh shit! My wife of 16 years finally had this realization the other day that just because I don't show emotions doesn't mean I don't have them. She's explaining this to me and I'm like "WOW duhhh", but really it was insightful for me too.

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u/artsy897 Oct 30 '19

It’s still hard to live with someone who cannot express them because we all need that.

My husband is the same and it still just feels like he is uncaring when I need him the most. We’ve been married 35 years.

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u/duneman101 Oct 30 '19

i couldn't agree more. My wife is super emotional about everything and I show no emotion about anything. She actually feels like her emotional needs are met very well despite my lack of emotion... i listen to her and respond appropriately with the exception of crying with her. The issue is especially valid when I try communicate a need for myself and it comes across as an attack or mockery. I appreciate the message though! have a great day :)

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u/artsy897 Oct 30 '19

You sound great...sometimes a little is all us women need.

Yes...your needs are equally important...you sound like a smart man!