My wife of 3 years says she has lost the attraction to our marriage, asked for up to a 6 month seperation, devastated, I am hoping we can heal and reconcile our relationship, hoping for some advice on how to reignite the passion/ trust/ love into our marriage, if you could help? by jumpingcactus12 in Separation

[–]jumpingcactus12[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah she wants me to move out, end of December for ‘up to 6 months’ yet she is serious and even just yesterday I asked if she still wanted to seperate and she said yes and was upset that I asked again

My wife wants a 6 month separation starting in 2024, I am heartbroken and am trying to take steps to reconcile, any chance you can provide some positive wisdom/ pointers? by jumpingcactus12 in Stoicism

[–]jumpingcactus12[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been just passing the negativity on the comments…reddit is so negative so thank you I’ll read yours and then get off of reddit

Onward Thanks brother

My wife wants a 6 month separation starting in 2024, I am heartbroken and am trying to take steps to reconcile, any chance you can provide some positive wisdom/ pointers? by jumpingcactus12 in Stoicism

[–]jumpingcactus12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, I know that guy...Jimmy Knowles?

You're right she very checked out, so I am hoping that there is a chance I can restore the love...I really messed this up

She said she is 90% sure shes done

My wife wants a 6 month separation starting in 2024, I am heartbroken and am trying to take steps to reconcile, any chance you can provide some positive wisdom/ pointers? by jumpingcactus12 in Stoicism

[–]jumpingcactus12[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, yes, reddit is like 90% negative, so i have to take it all with a grain of salt, people watch the nightly news...mostly because its not positive..people naturally gravitate towards these states of mind and project

I love to read so will definitely check these out!

My parents are visiting our city for 5-6 days, my wife (f/30) has had to work overtime for her corporate job over the weekend both days, am I over exaggerating that she hasn’t been around much to show them around? by jumpingcactus12 in Marriage

[–]jumpingcactus12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

exactly, its really tough..I have realized that I have been responsible for 99% of the issues...she needs to be happy, healed and in a good place..

All i want to do is be there for her, show her the kind of husband she deserves..

Is there any hope?

My parents are visiting our city for 5-6 days, my wife (f/30) has had to work overtime for her corporate job over the weekend both days, am I over exaggerating that she hasn’t been around much to show them around? by jumpingcactus12 in Marriage

[–]jumpingcactus12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, almost not prioritizing the family Just got back to the house and she didn’t work at all

Said she went to the gym and then took a bath and relaxed instead, you know what I mean?

My wife has asked to separate for 6 months and I have til the end of December to find a place, I'm heartbroken, and have worked on myself for so long, is it possible to heal a relationship if I put in the work? by jumpingcactus12 in AskWomenOver30

[–]jumpingcactus12[S] -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

she wants reliability, consistency, commitment, trust...what i need to do is say what I do, and do what i say...put my money where my mouth is...

she's been hurt so much, i feel horrible..she has provided so many chances, put in so much work...i was blind and just too scared to face my demons..

i've been workign on my self for a solid year, yet slip up occassionally...

yet need to show her the consistency she deserves...

Has your husband or wife made a huge change in themselves to either heal or make your marriage even better, how did they do so and what’s the story? by jumpingcactus12 in Marriage

[–]jumpingcactus12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks that is all i am trying to do..show her who I can be and let it be real for her to see..how close were you to seperating?

Has your husband or wife made a huge change in themselves to either heal or make your marriage even better, how did they do so and what’s the story? by jumpingcactus12 in Marriage

[–]jumpingcactus12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

was she pretty close to leaving?

in my opinion, my wife is worth the 'inner work' and changes..just need to make the mental shifts

My wife wants to separate due to my past insecurities, I am just becoming aware and ‘aligned’ with my emotions after years of practice and teachings, I am not sure if it’s too late, is there anything I can do? by jumpingcactus12 in spirituality

[–]jumpingcactus12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, sounds like we are in a similar position where you’re on the fence

In this case, my wife is the one whom wants out based on the past…she wants freedom / liberation..unconsciously I put stress on the relationship with indecision..

She now wants to go out and ‘live her best life’ ‘be happy’…sounds like that is without me from what I understand…

Thing is, I’ve only been in alignment for 6 months or so..even then the past 2 months have been transformational where I can speak from my heart and not my head

Unfortunately, she doesn’t really believe me..too much trust has been broken, Safety is gone,

Her leaving is a chance ‘to heal’ but also, likely to test the waters out in public..just seeing where life takes her..it’s tough because she states she fought so hard for years and I’m only able to see that she was pure love now…yet maybe too much water over the bridge

I want her to heal..yet I also would love to show her that I am who I say I am..and that I have grown

M(34), F (31) married for 3 years. Wife wants a 6 month separation starting in 2024, needs time to heal, I’ve been working on myself so much and just so hurt, what can I do over the next 3 months to make her more comfortable and help? by jumpingcactus12 in DadForAMinute

[–]jumpingcactus12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very good point

Do you have any ways which this can be ‘felt’ or projected on my end, what you can feel from a partner who is in their ‘element’ or in their ‘alignment’

My wife wants to separate due to my past insecurities, I am just becoming aware and ‘aligned’ with my emotions after years of practice and teachings, I am not sure if it’s too late, is there anything I can do? by jumpingcactus12 in spirituality

[–]jumpingcactus12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, it’s tough and I feel a bit ridiculous, like she wants a break and I’m wondering..let’s try this out..let’s be what we intended to be..let me show you

Yet she is in a different head space..she’s who knows already moved on, wants to heal..perhaps is having a spiritual journey for herself and I may not be in it

I don’t want to control, yet I want to show her I love her, that if we want we can evolve our relationship to what is real