Feeling Stuck in a Lonely Marriage

The Situation

• A woman in her 60s is working full time.
• Her husband, a few years older, is retired but suffers from serious back problems.
• His health issues make it hard for him to:
• Move around
• Sleep well
• Enjoy outings

Her Daily Routine

• After work, she takes care of:
• Dinner
• Cleaning
• Often finds her husband asleep in the living room.
• Left feeling:
• Lonely
• Isolated
• Watching old TV shows from decades past.

Her Feelings

• Unhappy with the current situation.
• Her husband is kind but growing increasingly frustrated.
• Starting to question whether she should stay or leave.
• Unsure about what to do.

Advice Received

• Get her own TV to:
• Watch what she wants
• Not rely on her husband's choices.
• Consider talking to a doctor about his frustration.

Potential Solutions

• Small Changes:
• Get her own TV.

• Talk to a doctor about his frustration.

• Bigger Changes:
• Find new hobbies or activities to enjoy on her own.
• Adapt their living space for comfort.

Final Thought

• Relationships take work.
• Sometimes, small changes can make a big difference.