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My husband treats me well and dotes on our child, but why does he remain indifferent when I am in tears?

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My husband treats me well and dotes on our child, but why does he remain indifferent when I am in tears? By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

My husband is very kind to me and loving towards our children. At home, he cooks and soothes the kids. He even prepares the water for washing my face and feet every day. However, there is one thing I cannot tolerate: whenever I am sad and crying, he looks at me with a cold demeanor, either pretending to be asleep or mocking me, constantly asking me what I am sad about and whether I am trying to cause trouble. Because of this, I feel utterly heartbroken. We have been married for five years, and it has always been like this. He is incredibly good to me most of the time, but when I am sad, he treats me this way. I feel exhausted, and no matter how well he treats me on a regular basis, it does not warm my heart.

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Hello, sweetheart. I see you're feeling a little confused right now, and I'm here to give you a big, warm hug!

I'm here for you, sweetheart. What you're going through is totally normal in a marriage. I'm sending you a big, warm hug.

It's okay, sweetheart. Not only does your husband not know how to comfort you when you're sad and upset, but my husband is the same way.

One time, I really couldn't stand my husband's indifferent attitude anymore, so I brought him to the counselor's office with me on the day I was going to have solutions-6235.html" target="_blank">counseling.

And then, in front of the counselor, he opened up about his problem.

It's so sad, but during his upbringing, probably due to his family of origin, his parents never comforted him when he was sad.

So, it's no surprise that when he went to my wife, he didn't know how to comfort me.

During that one session, the counselor gave him some great advice. She told him that comforting his wife was really quite simple. All he had to do was hug her and have physical contact with her.

So, after that, my husband knew how to comfort me.

So, as one lovely lady said, you just need to be taught how to comfort someone before your husband will know how.

So, if you don't say it, how will your husband know what kind of comfort you need? I'm here for you if you need me!

I really hope you can find a great solution to the problem you're having soon.

I'm so sorry, I wish I could think of something more to say, but I'm out of ideas.

I really hope my answers are helpful and inspiring to you. I'm here for you, and I study hard every day.

Here at Yixinli, we love you and the world loves you too! Wishing you all the best!

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Isabella Reed Isabella Reed A total of 91 people have been helped

Hello! It's great you're here. I can tell from your words you're looking for a solution to your problems with your husband. I'm going to share my thoughts and I really hope they'll help you.

You mentioned that when you cry or are sad, your husband's indifference and sarcasm hurt you a lot (><), and this pattern of behavior needs to be traced back to his family of origin or the trauma he experienced as a child. This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about him and your relationship! When he experienced something, her parents may have disallowed him from crying or disallowed her from crying, or when he was young, his parents instilled in him the concept that crying is useless, so he will think that crying or being sad is not allowed. This is something you can work on together!

And the exciting thing about intimate relationships is that they bring together two different upbringings! So when your husband cannot satisfy your need for him to comfort you, you can transfer this need and ask other people to comfort you, such as friends or girlfriends who have grown up together, etc.

Why not choose to feel happy instead of sad when he cannot satisfy you?

Love and needs are two different things. Love is simply giving, and after you've given love, you don't ask for anything in return. Needs are about giving something back. For example, when I give you something, you give me something in return. It's a two-way street! This is not emotional blackmail.

In short, love means you want to satisfy your partner, make them feel comfortable, put them first, and serve them. But neediness is a different beast. It means you want your partner to satisfy you, make you feel comfortable, put you first, and serve you.

You can absolutely resolve the conflict in your relationship with your husband! You can try to comfort yourself, and if you can't give yourself enough comfort, you can try talking to your parents or friends.

The person who can give you that need will satisfy you!

Wishing you all the best!

The world and I love you!

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Felix Fernandez Felix Fernandez A total of 4250 people have been helped

1. After carefully considering the advantages and disadvantages of your husband, you have gained a deeper understanding of the most challenging aspect.

Hello! I can relate to how you're feeling. When you're feeling the most sad, vulnerable, and alone, you especially hope that the people around you can take the initiative to offer a tissue or a warm hug, and some words of understanding and comfort.

It appears that my husband is unable to satisfy these seemingly simple needs, which has unfortunately led to a gradual onset of depression and sadness, as well as a sense of disappointment in the marriage.

From your daily description of your husband, it can be seen that he has devoted himself to the family and taken care of every detail of your life, which has resulted in a meticulous level of care for you. From this point of view, we can all feel that this is a particularly happy family, and this is also the greatest strength of your husband in your eyes.

It is understandable that the positive aspects of a situation (such as the 90% weight loss) may not fully offset the negative aspects (such as the remaining 10%). This discrepancy can be challenging to navigate. When evaluating a person's strengths and weaknesses, it is natural for the strengths to be highlighted, while the weaknesses may evoke a stronger emotional response due to the level of attachment and care involved.

It is possible that the cumulative effect of time may result in a prolonged period of suffering and pain, during which it may prove challenging to identify a solution.

2. It might be helpful to analyze your husband's problems. There are two factors that could have caused your husband to ignore and misunderstand you:

I have previously encountered a similar case, which I would be happy to share with you in the hope that it might be helpful. Many years later, the other party was able to communicate effectively with her husband on this matter, and the feedback she received was broadly in line with what the heart exploration coach upstairs had said.

I believe there are two reasons for this.

On the one hand, it could be said that the different personalities formed by the growth environment and life experience since childhood cause them to rarely bring negative emotions home with them. Over time, they may become more resistant to pain and respond with numbness and indifference.

On the other hand, in terms of emotional expression, especially in the relationship between husband and wife, or between the two sexes, there may be room for improvement in expressing emotions. It's possible that they may misunderstand the woman's emotions, thinking that her crying is like a threat to them, and that these sorrows and pains are a kind of disrespect for him as a person. This could result in their words seeming sarcastic. This is also caused by the similarities and differences in the way the two parties think.

It might be helpful to try to understand your husband from this perspective, and then change your past negative thinking patterns through self-awareness and reflection. The two-pronged approach could be a way to try to solve this problem. For example, looking back on the past, were your emotions usually relatively volatile?

It might be helpful to consider whether you tend to lose your temper a lot. It's also important to think about whether there might be physical or psychological factors at play that could be affecting your emotional state.

Have you ever found yourself crying for seemingly no reason? Have you been feeling depressed for more than two weeks, with low mood, no interest in anything, and decreased or increased appetite, as well as insomnia? If you suspect that you may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, you might consider seeking help from a professional counselor for diagnosis and treatment. This could be a helpful step in restoring our mental health, and then we can work on solving the problems in our lives one by one.

3. Is there a way we can improve our ability to interact with others in a more constructive manner? How can we live our lives in a way that is mindful and beneficial for ourselves and those around us?

It might be helpful to establish the unchanging belief that the minds of both husband and wife will mature over time and that they will come to understand each other one day. Perhaps it would be beneficial to think about the biggest difficulties, saddest moments, and most stressful events that your husband has encountered.

Could you tell me what behaviors he exhibits when he is suffering inside? When he is stressed, does he have someone to talk to? Has he ever cried?

It's possible that he may seem cold and numb, that his words lack warmth, that he's unsure how to comfort others, and that he struggles to care for your sadness. However, it's also true that in other ways, 80% of the time, he cares about you deeply.

Let's take a moment to reflect on the situation. It's understandable that your husband was unable to provide the care you needed when you were feeling down. His further unconscious neglect may have contributed to your suffering. It's important to recognize that this is not the result he wants to see or experience.

It might be helpful to imagine that someone who is currently unable to empathize with you is asked to empathize with your pain. It could be challenging for him to immediately be the person you want him to be in this situation.

How might this be changed?

First and foremost, it is essential to take care of ourselves. Only when we are in a mentally healthy and emotionally stable state can we hope to achieve the desired results through calm communication.

Secondly, it would be beneficial to provide positive feedback and respond to your husband's good behavior with affirmation. When you express your emotions, it's important to ensure that you're not negating everything he has done.

As you gain more control over yourself, you may find that the number of emotional fluctuations decreases and that your communication with your husband becomes more positive. You might like to consider finding a suitable opportunity to sit down and talk. You could calmly describe, accurately express, and sincerely and concisely summarize the harm caused by his cold response to you and his misunderstanding of you.

Perhaps you could give him the opportunity to hear you clarify.

Perhaps it would be helpful to give him a chance to listen patiently to the voice inside him. It seems to me that listening is a key to effective communication.

He will be willing and calm to tell you what he was thinking at the time. Once we have reached this point, we will have the opportunity to change the way we get along with each other.

We recognize the similarities and differences in the ways men and women think. It's not reasonable to expect that they will think the way we want them to, and it's not reasonable to expect that we will think the way they want us to. When your husband is unable to empathize with you at the same time, it might be helpful to give him some time to grow and understand. Although it is slow, it's important to believe that there is a possibility that one day he will truly understand your many past sorrows, your deep pain and the pain of being ignored twice, and your repressed feelings and the reasons for your sadness.

?Dear, I believe you may be a wife who could benefit from a higher sense of security. Perhaps it would be helpful to give yourself a warm embrace and try to change the next behavior pattern. It might be beneficial to consider that your husband is not the only emotional outlet, and that you don't need to rely on him too heavily. It could be helpful to lower your expectations of him, and to try to digest and filter some of your negative emotions.

Dear, I believe you may benefit from a greater sense of security in your marriage. One way to achieve this is by embracing your own self-care. We can also work on changing our patterns of behavior. For instance, it might help to consider your husband as one of many sources of emotional support, rather than relying on him exclusively. Additionally, it's important to manage our expectations of our partners. By doing so, we can better handle any negative emotions that arise.

It might be helpful to consider exploring other ways to relieve stress. This could include talking to friends, consulting a psychologist, keeping a journal, listening to soothing music, reading books related to psychology, and so on. With an open mind and a positive outlook, you may find the solution you're looking for.

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Herminia Lee Herminia Lee A total of 1130 people have been helped

Hello!

I'm thrilled to be able to give you some advice!

From your words, I can see that every time you are very sad, you hope your husband will understand and comfort you. But from your perspective, he shows indifference and doesn't understand, and at that time you feel heartbroken. But here's the good news! You can change this.

It's understandable that you find it hard to understand, especially since he's been like this for five years since they got married.

Moreover, his daily good treatment of you is in stark contrast to his lack of understanding of your sadness. You cannot think that his lack of understanding of your sadness means that he is not good to you, but rather that in daily life he can do housework, cook, comfort the children, and even prepare the foot bath water for you... Why doesn't he know how to comfort you when you are sad? This makes you feel inside that he, who you need most, is unable to give you what you need—but he will!

This makes you think about your marriage in a whole new way. Reading your full text, I can appreciate the care your husband takes of you every day. You are happy and pampered, which is enviable in the eyes of many people.

But with you, just because he doesn't understand why you are sad, you reject him completely. Maybe we need to start from the inside of your heart and think about where this sadness comes from that no one understands.

As a man, your husband may not have a lot of experience in comforting girls. For him, sadness may not have been allowed in his original family and childhood experiences, or perhaps boys are not allowed to be sad. But he's learning! Such thoughts have imprisoned him, so he has never experienced the emotion of crying.

So, when you're in that state, he might seem a little overwhelmed, but that's okay! It's not his fault.

So let's consider both perspectives! And let's also look at why your husband didn't offer you any comfort and what might be behind his indifference.

We can definitely ask your husband about his views on your crying at a more relaxed time! And you could even ask him if he didn't experience anything like this in his childhood!

Or how does your husband feel when you are crying? You could also ask him if he feels that crying is not something that can be experienced, or if he doesn't think it's worth crying over, so he won't comfort you.

If he thinks this way, it may be related to his past experiences. And that means we can understand him! His past experiences have led to his current situation, and we can guide your husband and tell him what the reasons are when we cry and shed tears.

We're really hoping that your husband will show you the kind of care that we want, or just a simple word of care. You should definitely tell him your true feelings! We're sure he'll respect your emotions and respond appropriately.

Another thing to consider is this: when you're feeling sad or upset and no one is there to comfort you, it can feel like your heart is cold. But it's also a great opportunity to think back to your childhood experiences. Did this kind of situation also happen in your original family when you were sad or upset, and no one was there to pat you on the shoulder and tell you not to be sad?

If you have had a similar experience, you may subconsciously feel that your husband will pay attention to you when you express these emotions, but in fact he doesn't. So you feel a little tired inside and disappointed. But don't worry! We can analyze our past experiences, which have led to the current situation and the kind of care we need from each other now, and communicate with each other to achieve the love we want.

I absolutely believe there's nothing wrong with the relationship between your husband and you! I just think that your experiences will be different, and that you will not have had a chance to get to know each other well enough, so there will be some misunderstandings. Your husband may also think that not caring about your tears and sadness will not affect you, and that you are being unreasonable.

Absolutely! We need to tell him the reason for our emotions so that he can put himself in our shoes and empathize with us.

This is how you can open up this flow of love between you and your family and make everything more harmonious!

I wish you all the best!

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Griffin Griffin A total of 3556 people have been helped

Hello!

When you are sad and crying, you need your husband to give you a hug or just stay with you. But when he is indifferent or sarcastic, it breaks your heart.

I understand how you feel, and I'll give you a warm hug from across the screen!

You say, "I feel so tired. No matter how good he usually is to me, it can't warm my heart." This shows that the channel of relationships-when-cross-departmental-communication-is-hindered-7151.html" target="_blank">communication between you two is blocked. You are unable to communicate with each other. Communication is ineffective.

I want to know why this is the case.

Your upbringing, the way you interacted with your parents, and the important experiences you had growing up have shaped you and the way you do things. You have developed a unique communication style, and so has he. You have come together with your own ways of dealing with the world, so it's only natural that you have differences.

When you are sad and upset, you want a predetermined expectation of him. This is based on your perspective and cognitive model, and those strategies that have been subconsciously learned from your upbringing, expecting a warm response from him.

His cognitive model is different from yours. He learned to cope with sadness and distress by becoming indifferent and cynical.

He can't give what he doesn't have, and it's understandable that he can't meet your needs.

You can make your relationship harmonious and get your expectations met. Use the non-violent communication method of observe-feel-need-request to express yourself and listen to the other person's feelings and needs, and make clear and reasonable requests.

Make sure he understands the specific methods to achieve your needs.

I am a person in the rain, and I know what I'm talking about. I hope my sharing can help you!

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Eliot Eliot A total of 4994 people have been helped

My name is Mu Rong.

From your account, I can discern your husband's emotional fluctuations. I commend you for your perceptiveness. It is evident that you hold him in high regard and repose trust in him. Furthermore, you have demonstrated a willingness to share your vulnerabilities with him. However, his demeanor when you were sad was somewhat aloof, which led to feelings of disappointment and confusion. It is understandable that you seek a deeper understanding of his emotional state.

Effective emotional communication between husband and wife is essential for a healthy family dynamic. It appears that your husband is a dedicated family member, however, he seems to be somewhat reserved emotionally. When confronted with your vulnerability, he tends to avoid or attack. This behavior may be influenced by past experiences. It seems that he has previously faced a significant emotional challenge and has learned to avoid or resist.

I am curious to know how you typically communicate with him. Do you primarily discuss topics, or do you share personal feelings?

If you wish, you may also recall the circumstances of your initial meeting with your husband, as well as his upbringing and romantic experiences. This may facilitate a deeper mutual understanding.

Additionally, please describe your response to your husband's reaction. Have you expressed your feelings to him and indicated that you hope he can provide the comfort you require?

Based on your husband's behavior, it is evident that he has a strong attachment to you. However, there might be some underlying issues, such as unresolved emotional needs or secrets, which have not yet been addressed. If possible, it would be beneficial to choose a time when both of you are in a calmer state and discuss your vulnerabilities. This will help you gain a better understanding of each other's needs.

I hope the above is helpful.

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Ruby Scott Ruby Scott A total of 2584 people have been helped

Hello, dear friend! Reading your words is like seeing your face!

Reading your description made me think of a close relative of mine, who is also a man who lacks empathy in his life. I wanted to share this with you at the beginning of my response because I think it's important for you to know that this situation is very common in family relationships. You are not alone!

I know this situation is really tough, but I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to be. You've already shown more courage than many people by releasing the distress this situation has caused you. I can really feel from your words that you're ready to break free from the exhaustion of relationship management. Well, after responding to this point, allow me to hug you across the screen: you've worked hard!

Let's take a closer look at the issues you've raised in your description together.

a. Your husband is usually very sweet to you. He adores the kids, can cook and calm them down, and even washes your face and feet every day! It's just so sad that when you're feeling down, he doesn't seem to notice.

Once you've got things sorted out, there's one question I think is worth thinking about. When you feel so sad that you shed tears, have you told your husband why you're feeling like that or what you need? Everyone has different life experiences, so it's normal for the two of you to have different levels of empathy. Being open and honest with each other can help you understand each other better, but it's also OK to accept that you might not always see eye to eye. We're all individuals with our own thoughts and feelings, and it can be tricky to know right from wrong in each other's minds. But if you rely too much on your partner to understand you, even if they're your husband, there will be times when they can't.

b. I'm so sorry to hear you're feeling heartbroken. It's been five years since you got married, and it seems like your husband's treatment of you has never improved. I can imagine how exhausting that must feel.

I'd like to share with you a really important concept: you belong only to yourself. It's totally normal to feel the need to return to your family after getting married. We all neglect or even sacrifice our original hobbies and psychological needs for the sake of better managing intimate relationships with our children. But it's so important to remember that marriage and being single are two different stages of life, and some changes are inevitable. If you push yourself to the extreme in order to manage intimate relationships, it's not worth it.

So, in response to this point, based on your description, I'd like to leave you with a few questions to think about in the future when managing your relationship:

1. What do you hope to get out of this intimate relationship? (Think about this question and answer it honestly.)

It would be really helpful for you to find out what your husband expects from this intimate relationship. You can try to communicate with your husband about this question.

❤. What are your hopes and dreams for this intimate relationship with your husband? (This question requires a long period of adjustment and getting along between the two of you.)

It's been five years now, and I really do think you've got a great foundation for your relationship. But of course, only you know what's right for you! Your spouse is always the best person to speak for your relationship, and I'm here to support you either way.

I truly believe that no matter where this relationship ultimately goes, it will be the best decision you've ever made for it.

I really hope these few words can be of some help to you in this matter.

I wish you all the best and hope you stay healthy!

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Daphne Baker Daphne Baker A total of 5036 people have been helped

Hello!

I am a heart exploration coach, and learning is the treasure of the body.

From your description, I can clearly see your inner doubts, confusion, sadness, heartache, pain, and helplessness.

You will not experience the same trouble you have been getting from crying over your broken heart and not getting any comfort from your husband here. I have three pieces of advice for you:

First, accept your current situation.

Doing so will make your heart feel slightly lighter, which will help you think about what to do next.

You say that your husband is usually very good to you and your children. However, every time you feel sad and cry, he looks at you with indifference, which breaks your heart. If someone else were in your situation, they would probably feel as bad and tired as you do. Every wife longs for her husband's understanding and support, especially when she is sad and crying. You have to accept your own state. You have to "see" that tired, painful self that doesn't know what to do for the time being. This will give you extra mental energy to think about other things. Otherwise, your mind will be filled with all kinds of negative emotions.

You must accept your current situation if you want to make changes. It may sound contradictory, but that is the case because change is based on allowing for no change.

Secondly, you must view your own state rationally.

Rational thinking helps you understand yourself and reality better.

To take a rational approach, you must do two things:

You have the power to change the status quo. You can change.

You can change the way you get along with your husband. You have always influenced each other, so you can change that too.

Second, you must understand that communication is the most important way to resolve problems in interpersonal relationships.

Your change can and will start with sincere communication with him. Through communication, you can and will change the state of your relationship.

When you look at it rationally, you can resolve some of the negative emotions inside you.

You need to focus on yourself and think about what you can do to feel better.

When you take a rational look at your situation, you will know what to do. At this point, you focus on yourself and do your best to succeed.

You can have a good communication with your husband and tell him your true feelings. When communicating with him, pay attention to the methods and approaches. Firstly, understand him from his perspective. This will help him "hear" your words. When you talk about your sadness and grief, he always looks at you with indifference. Either he pretends not to see you or he is sarcastic. Is it possible that he rarely shows negative emotions because he was not allowed to do so during his growth experience? This makes it difficult for him to understand your sadness and grief. Or maybe he is not good at identifying and expressing his emotions. He may have been ignored during his growth experience. This may lead to the feeling that your sadness and grief are unreasonable. Or is it possible that you have not expressed your needs to him? If so, he has no idea what you need. Start with "I" and talk more about your feelings. Avoid or minimize the use of "you." This will make him feel rejected and blamed. This is not conducive to communication between you. For example, you can say to him, "I want to have a good chat with you.

I know you love this family very much and are good to me and the children, but I need your support and understanding when I am sad and crying.

If he doesn't change after you communicate with him sincerely, give him some time. He's probably used to getting along with you that way, and it takes time to change habits. During this period, express your true feelings according to the communication suggestions above. He may also change.

After you communicated with him sincerely and gave him some time, and you reminded him many times during that period to talk to you nicely, but he still did not change and was unable to comfort you, it's time to accept the reality: he is just like that. There is no perfect person. When you no longer expect him to change, your mood will also be better, because without expectations, there will be no more hurt. Know that you can do something to change the situation.

Take action and the negative emotions in your heart will dissipate. Action is the enemy of negative emotions.

If he doesn't want to change, you can leave. His indifference is probably because he doesn't know how to express his emotions and won't respond to you emotionally. He's usually very good to you and dotes on the children, so you have to be careful.

I hope my answer is helpful. If you want to communicate further, click "Find a coach" at the bottom and I will communicate with you one-on-one.

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Katherina Katherina A total of 8853 people have been helped

Hello, question asker! It's a pleasure meeting you. Let's dive into this topic together!

The husband usually treats himself and the children well, which shows that he also loves the family. But when the questioner is feeling down, he could really use some tips on how to comfort them.

This is quite the conundrum!

Absolutely! After marriage, communication and understanding are still the most important things. Your husband may not understand your emotions, but you can help him by communicating with him about what's upsetting you.

So, has the questioner had a chance to chat with him about why he's feeling down? I'm sure there's a good reason!

Because of their personality, some people are more carefree and less sensitive. When faced with the same thing, they think differently and handle it differently. First, reflect on yourself. You can take care of all the emotions of the other person!

For example, sometimes we don't feel the other person's emotions. But there's an easy fix for that! You just need to communicate more, and you can do so in your daily lives, so that the other person knows what you are going through.

Holding it in is a surefire way to ensure the other person will never understand. I think it's great that the questioner can come here and ask a question that's been on their mind for a long time. It's fantastic that they're ready to get rid of this problem completely!

Absolutely! Everyone dislikes negative energy. Nobody likes negative emotions, no matter how close they are.

It's totally normal to feel like some things are too difficult to accept and face on your own. It seems like the questioner has some pretty high expectations of her husband, but one day you'll be ready to face these things on your own. Of course, you'll still need to work on some things with your husband, but you've got this!

If you suddenly become emotional, don't fret! For the time being, communicate with your close girlfriends to prevent excessive negativity. Some men cannot understand women's little emotions, but you can! If you can communicate well with your husband, ask him what he thinks. If you cannot communicate well, don't get yourself worked up. I hope you can be happy!

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I really hope the questioner can grow from her marriage and nourish herself. Even though her husband doesn't understand her sadness, she can explore her own heart. What I'm most excited to see is what the root of the questioner's sadness is: is it something that happened, or is it because of her own personality? If you are often unhappy, you can definitely find a solution!

Because your husband is so kind and affectionate, why not choose a time when you're out together to open up to him and express yourself freely? I think that would be a great idea! I hope my answer is helpful.

I really hope the questioner can stay away from trouble and have a happy life!

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Imogen Kate Johnson Imogen Kate Johnson A total of 7612 people have been helped

Dear, From what I can see, you seem to be a child who longs to be warm, but is pushed away by the people around him. I wonder if you also felt similar when you were growing up? Is it a recurring experience of wanting but not getting, feeling indifference?

As you mentioned, your husband is typically very kind and thoughtful, and you can see that he does a lot for you. These actions are genuinely warm and loving. I wonder if, when you do these things for him, you may have an intellectual understanding that he is very good and that this is also very warm, but your body and soul don't fully feel it? It seems that he is usually very good, and this is the conclusion you have reached intellectually. Have you felt his usual warmth and love?

When you are feeling sad or upset, it is natural to crave a warm hug and comfort. However, your husband may not be able to provide this, which could potentially add a new layer of sadness to your sadness. It's understandable if you're feeling disappointed.

Have you ever felt unloved? Have you ever felt lonely?

Perhaps you feel like you're not being valued?

I once came across a quote that said, "No one can fully meet another person's expectations. No one is perfect."

Your husband may be unable to do this for a number of reasons, including because he doesn't have the capacity to do so, not because he doesn't love you, not because he doesn't want to give you warmth, and not because he doesn't want to satisfy you. It's possible that as a human being, he has his limitations, expectations, and needs.

For instance, it's possible that his need is to make everyone happy and joyful. He may not want to see you sad and upset, which can make it challenging for him to make you happy. When he's unable to make you happy, it's understandable that his need goes unmet.

He may choose the easiest way out, which could result in a vicious cycle.

It would be helpful to understand whether he truly knows what you need when you are sad and upset. It would also be beneficial to gain insight into what he needs.

I believe that positive communication is only possible when we have a mutual understanding of each other's needs.

It is also important to consider that people do not live in isolation. They have their own experiences, challenges, and needs. When they are unable to fulfill their own inner needs, it can make it more challenging for them to meet the deeper desires and needs of others. Similarly, if we are unable to meet our own inner needs, it can make it more difficult for us to fully meet the needs of others.

It would be beneficial for us to first take care of ourselves and allow ourselves to feel a sense of warmth before we can extend that warmth to others.

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Armando Anderson Forgiveness is the light that can penetrate the darkest corners of our hearts.

I can totally relate to feeling conflicted when someone you love shows such contrasting behaviors. It's hard to appreciate the kindness when emotional support is lacking during tough times. I wonder if he realizes how much his reaction affects you.

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Katherine Thomas Learning is a journey that enriches our lives with depth and breadth.

It sounds like a really tough situation to be in. Despite all the good things, those moments of needing empathy and not getting it can overshadow everything else. Have you tried talking to him about how his reactions make you feel?

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Zion Anderson The pursuit of knowledge in many fields is the mark of a learned individual.

Your husband seems to do a lot for the family, yet that coldness when you're vulnerable must hurt deeply. It's important for partners to provide comfort during emotional times. Maybe he doesn't know how to respond appropriately to your sadness.

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Jared Davis A teacher's ability to make learning fun is a key that unlocks students' eagerness to learn.

It's heartbreaking that despite all the care he shows, there's this one area where you feel so distant from each other. Emotional support is crucial, and it's okay to want your husband to understand and meet you in those difficult moments.

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Piper Newell In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

Feeling unsupported emotionally can drain you over time, even with all the kindness in daytoday life. It might be worth exploring ways to bridge that gap with your husband, so he can learn to be more supportive when you're feeling down.

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