20-01-2024 11:20 PM
20-01-2024 11:20 PM
I have been separated most of my married life. I stayed married as I was concerned about my estranged wife & she sabotaged several relationship opportunities. I felt unwell & found that I have terminal illness in my 60’s. I will live longer than I want to as living alone for so long has left me damaged. I have a potential wife. I would say I love her. A professional would not. I see her once a week & I won’t see her often daily once we are married. I pine for her. She doesn’t have any problem. She is ideal when I see her. I find this a much better prospect than nobody. I tried the dating sites. I am not competitive. I can’t put myself into social situations in the community. ‘damaged’ Therefore I need to train myself to be in a relationship with someone who loves me, who hardly communicates 6 days a week. Gives me one day to do anything I want. I study cosmology, religion, the question of reality on YouTube. My psychologist would say I am walking towards a hole.
21-01-2024 06:51 AM
21-01-2024 06:51 AM
Hey @HeyJoeI
Like your interests.
Love and loneliness and managing our feelings...we all struggle with that.
Just wanted to welcome you to the forum.
21-01-2024 02:27 PM
21-01-2024 02:27 PM
02-02-2024 03:46 PM
02-02-2024 03:46 PM
Hi @HeyJoeI,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your story with us, I am sorry about your current health concern.
I think it's admirable that you're acknowledging your feelings of loneliness and putting yourself out there.
And the fact you are seeing a psychologist is wonderful, are you happy with them?
Good luck with your studies!
Know that you are not alone,
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02-02-2024 04:29 PM
02-02-2024 04:29 PM
@HeyJoeI I'm so sorry to hear about your illness. Can you explain further about your relationship? I suppose the question is: are you happy settling? If so, it is your choice to enter into this marriage.
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