How old was my husband when I dated him?
John Thompson
Published Mar 04, 2026
I have been married 41 years and dated my husband for three years before our marriage. I am 60 years old and I am afraid to live on my own. I am a housewife.
Can you change your husband after 40 years?
Obviously, you cannot change your husband, which I’m sure you know after more than 40 years together. But it is possible for him to change, especially now that he’s retiring. I wouldn’t expect the change to occur quickly, or necessarily at all.
How many kids does my husband and I have?
We have two grown daughters, and one granddaughter we raised from birth who is 21 and still living with us and going to a community college. I am so unhappy in my marriage.
What are the signs that your marriage is over?
1. Your husband treats you with contempt Contempt is the biggest red flag – the most troubling warning sign that your marriage is over – according to Dr. John Gottman and his four decades of marriage research.
Why are I so unhappy with my husband?
I am so unhappy in my marriage. My husband is a very negative person in every aspect of his life. He is going to retire in about two months. This has put him in a very angry mood, which I understand. It’s big decision for him to make. It is for me also. I just can’t live with his anger and negativity anymore.
Is it time to move on from your husband?
At sixty, you could still have twenty, thirty, even forty years ahead of you. You’re too young to be resigned to a life and partnership that leaves you so unhappy. It’s time to move on and forward, whether that’s on your own or with your husband in a relationship that is different than what you’ve had.
What should I do if my husband Cant Stand Me?
Or maybe he won’t. Two things I’d suggest: counseling (for you as individuals and for you as a couple) and time apart. If you can afford it, I think your husband living in his own small apartment, while you stay in your family home with your granddaughter, could give you both the physical and psychological space to figure out what you want.
How long have I been married to my husband?
We have been married now for 14 years. He will tell you that I don’t like him, I don’t touch him, and that I don’t really want to spend time with him. The longer I’m married to him I’m not certain that he is wrong.
Why did I stay in my marriage for 10 years?
There is some reason why you stayed in this marriage for ten years despite knowing in your gut that something was amiss, and it would be useful to explore that with a therapist. Best of luck making your decision and moving forward.
Who are the couples that have split after 30 years of marriage?
Michele and Larry Herbert (above) recently called it quits after 30 years of marriage, while Harry and Linda Mackowe had been together 58 years before splitting. Desiree Navarro/WireImage And divorcing later in life doesn’t always make it any less messy.