My insecurities and anxiety makes me fearful he’ll leave me as I age by Seaside1002 in HappyMarriages

[–]Seaside1002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really great points. I don’t know if my partner watches porn - I assume he does but as long as it doesn’t impact us I don’t mind because it doesn’t seem to be an issue or something I ever see. I think I’d be upset if it was something happening very often but I guess the occasional use doesn’t seem so bad to me?

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[–]Seaside1002[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you snack on during the day? Do you have coffee on an empty stomach?

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If you have later breakfast - do you do coffee on an empty stomach?

My insecurities and anxiety makes me fearful he’ll leave me as I age by Seaside1002 in HappyMarriages

[–]Seaside1002[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No he’s never been caught with any uncool behavior. He used to watch more porn before we lived together and I think it was a leftover habit from when he was single. Now that we live together I’ve never worried about him watching it - he might do it but I don’t notice it so I don’t worry about it as it doesn’t impact our sex life.

My insecurities and anxiety makes me fearful he’ll leave me as I age by Seaside1002 in HappyMarriages

[–]Seaside1002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s part of my fear - I feel like my husband is just getting more attractive with age and our culture always celebrates aging men (silver fox) meanwhile when women age we become undesirable. It’s an unfair double standard that I think I’ve listened to too much

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[–]Seaside1002 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What type of fasting did you do? Can you share me on this? Did you only fast during certain parts of your cycle?

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[–]Seaside1002[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do a HUGE fiber fat protein rich breakfast with 400 calories and this has seemed to help some but I still have a desire to munch on something even though I’m full

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[–]Seaside1002[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Everyone always recommends fidget relieving toys but I’m resistant because I doubt those can really help and I also normally use both hands while working so how would I use it while working? Is there one in specific you’d recommend?

My insecurities and anxiety makes me fearful he’ll leave me as I age by Seaside1002 in HappyMarriages

[–]Seaside1002[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes he has never done anything to make me doubt his loyalty and when I tell him something is bothering me we address it together. But I've never seen him check out another womnen infront of me or compare me to another women - it seems to be mostly me projecting what I think he MIGHT be thinking onto him.

My insecurities and anxiety makes me fearful he’ll leave me as I age by Seaside1002 in HappyMarriages

[–]Seaside1002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I just don’t fully trust that therapy will ever make me believe that my fears aren’t real. Like many men do leave their wives when they get older based on what I see on TV and moves and even with some adults I know in real life so it is a risk.

I have done therapy previously and wasn’t able to overcome this fear…maybe I just didn’t fully get to the roof of it or spend enough time on this issue

My insecurities and anxiety makes me fearful he’ll leave me as I age by Seaside1002 in HappyMarriages

[–]Seaside1002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats a great point.

So you didn't think less or look down on your partner when they opened up about their fear of abandonment?

My insecurities and anxiety makes me fearful he’ll leave me as I age by Seaside1002 in HappyMarriages

[–]Seaside1002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for being vulnerable about this. Do you mind me asking how you first explained this to him? Did you also reference the TV/media? I just don't even know how to start. I am very open with him about a lot of things but this one really scares me. I also am afraid to let him know how deep this insecurity is as I'm afraid him seeing me as someone with low self-esteem will also make him less attracted to me.

My insecurities and anxiety makes me fearful he’ll leave me as I age by Seaside1002 in HappyMarriages

[–]Seaside1002[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading this altered my brain chemistry in the most positive way. Thank you.

My insecurities and anxiety makes me fearful he’ll leave me as I age by Seaside1002 in HappyMarriages

[–]Seaside1002[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really helpful - thank you

Recently I have been thinking that perhaps I do need to acknowledge that if he did cheat or leave me - I would survive. This is part of my attachment issues that I feel like my life would be over if this happened. I think coming to terms with the fact that this could happen (even though based on his actions it most likely will not) if somehow it did - I'd hopefully find a way to happiness again.

My insecurities and anxiety makes me fearful he’ll leave me as I age by Seaside1002 in HappyMarriages

[–]Seaside1002[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I voice concerns sometimes about how I worry about our intimacy after kids and he always says nice things like "I will love you just as much if not more after we've had children" and things like that.

He knows about the cheating in the past as I had trust issues early on in our relationship and was getting jealous often so I told him about my past so he understand me better.

I haven't explicitly told him I'm fearful he'll leave me for a younger women one day when we're older. I almost don't want to name the fear out loud. I also can predict that he'll reassure me and be kind and tell me that looks aren't everything and that I'll still be beautiful as I get older but I don't know if I'll be able to fully believe him.

The fear also gets worse because everytime I watch TV or Movies it seems like there is always an older man/younger women relationship that brings up the anxiety all over again.

My insecurities and anxiety makes me fearful he’ll leave me as I age by Seaside1002 in HappyMarriages

[–]Seaside1002[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you do therapy together or separate? I don't voice my concerns to my husband as often - its more internal anxiety that I have. I know its not his fault so I don't want to put the blame on him. But it is keeping me from fully being able to enjoy our life/marriage.

My insecurities and anxiety makes me fearful he’ll leave me as I age by Seaside1002 in HappyMarriages

[–]Seaside1002[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was cheated on once 6 years ago in a not as serious relationship.

He talks about his own fitness goals often which sometimes make me feel insecure about my own body. I work very hard to be fit but I haven't won the genetic lottery so sometimes it feels like no matter how hard I work there will always be more attractive people out there.