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writes:I am a woman of 62 and my husband is 68. I have Parkinsons Disease and have put a lot of weight on because of the medication I have to take. My husband doesn't touch me, kiss me or make love to me and he makes it pretty obvious that my being fat repulses him. He said it doesn't make any difference but I know it does. I keep myself nice and when I ask him how I look all he can say is 'yes you look fine' never you look lovely. I fell in the house the other day and he came to help me up and he said 'I'll never leave you' and it preys on my mind why did he say that. Was he thinking of leaving me. I have asked him repeatedly why he doesn't want to have sex and he said 'it's a man thing'. What can I do I feel we are drifting apart. He says he loves me but I feel he is only staying with me through pity and that he would leave me in a minute. He does have a way with woman. Reply to this Question
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reader, YouWish  +, writes (1 November 2010):
 The guy's 68! I seriously doubt that he'll leave you and start skirt chasing simply because you have Parkinson's. You are feeling inadequate because the medication and the disease is changing your image, and maybe your husband is having to deal with it as well. Keep in mind, both of you are getting older, and he's slowing down and most likely dealing with image problems of his own!
He probably said to you "I'll never leave you" because he knows you well enough to know that you're feeling insecure about him now.
I would suggest talking to him about how you feel. Don't let him read your mind, and don't "test" him with stuff ilke "how do I look" and fretting over his answer, because guys are kinda oblivious when it comes to that sort of thing. Tell him you feel bad that the medicine has you putting on weight, and tell him that you feel as though he is pulling away and is repulsed now. It's a scary conversation, but it could bring you two much closer!
As for your health, do you two walk together? Maybe you should! Being 62 is no reason to let your health suffer. Go walking and talking together and enjoy each other's company! Take up a hobby together that involves light physical activity, and travel and have an adventure! Your life isn't over because of the Parkinson's! I should know - I just had a kidney transplant 3 months ago, and keeping a positive outlook is the key to everything, including self-image!
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