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How Do You Maintain Your Marriage Relationship When Both Of You Are Elderly With Stressful Chronic Disease.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mississippi State, MS

As friends, relatives, ex spouses, die from old age I feel couples should try harder to support each other not pull away. In helping my spouse reconnect with exes for closure when we read their family obits since we are fearing death to a degree and losing many people I feel my spouse is getting emotionally dependent on less appropriate relationships. I’ve been disabled for years and Is he has been battling cancer and I’m sure thoughts of mortality, fear of not being handsome, cognitive decline… read more

September 30, 2023
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member, I'd be suspicious if he gaurds it that closely too. Not sure what you could do that you haven't already done. Sorry your going through this now. I'm sure it's causing a lot of unnecessary stress to you.

October 2, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member, you write about many important issues in life. This one is on target for so many persons and couples. This question is worth pouring out our hearts to find insight, healing, courage and strength for the coming years. This is a great gift!

You are a star in my book because your questions open avenues of insight, spiritual healing, courage and strength for our daily living.

Hope, many respond with similar open sharing.

September 30, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member, sorry you have to stress about him again. Hugs and love to you ❤️

October 10, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member, amen, you are such a strong person ❤️

October 8, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member, the medicine could have him experiencing cogfog along with the stress of having cancer. It wouldn't be a surprise but she really nedds to back off and let you guys handle your life. Some people are just really inconsiderate 😒

October 2, 2023

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