By: Jubilant

Jubilant — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:14:41 +0000

I totally agree with your points. I have used the suggestion that you stated here…’If your goal is to create a stronger bond with your partner, take the time to think about what it is you’d like from your partner, and give them the same…’ I have been practicing this for years with my spouse without ‘getting’ in return…I have given freely until I feel so empty that I stop giving. He then notices that I have stopped and gets angry with me. I tell him that I am giving because I love him and would like him to do the same for me…with no result. I have divorced him because of his inability to nurture me. It was and is very painful for me but I had to do it to survive, I was drained and empty, very depressed. The fact is though that we do love each other and want to be together but I cannot go back to him unless he starts to show me he cares in small but meaningful actions and words. He always gets defensive and claims he does show me he loves me. I know he loves me. He is my best friend. I need him to show me and tell me with compliments and actions such as making me lunch once in a while or walking me to work or telling me I am beautiful. Small, meaningful and much desired displays of affection. HELP!!!!!!! Jubilant

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