- Feb 9, 2012
- 21
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- Country
- United States
- Faith
- Calvary Chapel
- Marital Status
- Married
- Politics
- US-Libertarian
I am my wife's primary caregiver. I'm with her 24/7 and do a good job of caring for her.
I cook, clean, do laundry and help her dress, shower and just about everything for her.
Recently, I've decided to reach out on social media and find someone with whom I could have meaningful adult conversations, get out of the house once in a while and, since my own marriage is like taking care of a small child than being a husband, some intimacy.
I met a wonderful woman who fulfills all the above and even helps care for my wife.
I've told a few of my friends and our kids, who readily accepted her.
A few church people asked "What about your marriage vows"? I really don't know what to say.
Is it that horrible to try to take care of myself while caring for a woman I still love dearly but who, sometimes, doesn't even know my name?
Caregivers often die of a broken heart and extreme stress before the patient does. I do not want to be the second victim of this horrible disease but I always want to do what is right for my wife first, myself and our friend who, I feel, will make a wonderful wife down the road.
I cook, clean, do laundry and help her dress, shower and just about everything for her.
Recently, I've decided to reach out on social media and find someone with whom I could have meaningful adult conversations, get out of the house once in a while and, since my own marriage is like taking care of a small child than being a husband, some intimacy.
I met a wonderful woman who fulfills all the above and even helps care for my wife.
I've told a few of my friends and our kids, who readily accepted her.
A few church people asked "What about your marriage vows"? I really don't know what to say.
Is it that horrible to try to take care of myself while caring for a woman I still love dearly but who, sometimes, doesn't even know my name?
Caregivers often die of a broken heart and extreme stress before the patient does. I do not want to be the second victim of this horrible disease but I always want to do what is right for my wife first, myself and our friend who, I feel, will make a wonderful wife down the road.