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Might you tell us what a week looks like for you? In terms of time spent with hubby versus time spent with the folks?
Have you sat and actually DISCUSSED this face to face with him? Have you asked him exactly what is upsetting to him? Are there places he wants to go, things he wants to do with you that he cannot............because? Or are you overwrought and upset after meeting with the folks?
I don't know what kind of neglect hubby is feeling, but it seems there is something stuck in his craw that should be spit out. That is unless he is in general not happy with being "in control " of you.
I am certain anything we say here is a simple guess dependent on ifs. We cannot know your marriage, nor how happy it is overall and how satisfied you each are in the relationship on many levels.
I sure hope you just have a good sit down with him.Be certain you talk when things are calm and pleasant, not when it comes after a complaint or in an unhappy time. Just approach gently. For instance:
"I hear you you say that you don't think I should spend so much time with my folks, or worrying about my folks. Can you tell me what bothers you about the time I spend?"
Good luck.
I know you realize anger and resentment are symptoms of other feelings. And of course husbands aren't always able or eager to talk about those feelings. Let me suggest asking questions and exploratory statements rather than "discussing", at least to understand what he is really thinking and feeling.
Yes, you must have someone who will listen without judging. You also deserve to have someone who will support you and that could be your husband.
When he makes a comment, ask if he will tell you more about that. Avoid statements like "tell me what you are feeling" and "let's talk"--you knew that! Also avoid asking why he feels or acts a certain way. "Why" questions put people on the defensive.
Your parents are in care and yet you still are caring for them? By that I assume that you visit them regularly etc but it’s not 24/7 and 365 days a year that they need your care. Your husband needs to pull his head in and give you more compassion, support
and understanding. Probably easier said than done. He clearly doesn’t want you turning to a close relative to get support and to listen. He sounds extremely selfish, because he doesn’t want to listen to your anguish or problems relating to your parents, but he doesn’t want you airing your problems to
anyone else either.
If so, your DHs brain is broken and you can't expect him to have empathy or understanding for you; that part of him is gone now. He's only concerned with himself and his own well being now, which means that he expects you to spend ALL of your time with him, caring for him, and devoting yourself to his issues, nobody else's. You should indeed discuss the matter with a close relative b/c this person is better able and equipped to hear what you're saying and provide you with empathy & understanding/guidance, etc. Just don't tell DH who you're talking to, remembering that he has dementia and is no longer able to think logically or rationally about things, as you are.
If dementia is going on with DH, I suggest you read this 33 page booklet (a free download) which has THE best information ever about managing dementia and what to expect with an elder who's been diagnosed with it.
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If that's not the case and your DH doesn't have dementia and is just acting entitled to all of your time, well, then that's another kettle of fish entirely that requires different comments.
You may want to clarify yourself and your situation a bit more so you'll get better comments more pertinent to what you're going thru.
Ignoring him, spending too much time with your parents, are they your priorty? Is it affecting your time together to visit others, have outings, vacations with him?
Sometimes caretakers forget that they have other family members who have needs as well, is that what you have done?
I would think about these things, it might be time to do some reevaluating.
Your parents are in a nursing home I will assume with a Dementia. All their needs are being met. You just oversee their care now. How much do you visit? It does not have to be everyday. Doesn't have to be for hours at a time. If they have Dementia, they have no knowledge of time. Days run into each other. My Mom went to visit my Aunt. On the way out she ran into another Aunt going in. The Aunt going in says to the Aunt Mom just visited " I see P was here to visit" my Aunt said "P wasn't here". She forgot Mom was there after 5 min.
Cracks me up that if this was the other way around, members would be saying leave the husband if he is putting his parent first. Your marriage is #1. Look at what you are doing. Are you putting too much time into ur parents who are being well cared for? Are you worrying a little too much? Is there guilt involved for something you have no control over. If yes to these questions, maybe time to re-evaluate. Think a sit down with DH is a good idea. Him telling you what he needs and visa versa. With parents in a NH you now have time to do things together. Men have needs just like woman. They need to know they are wanted too.
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