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Asked by Anonymous - Mar 04, 2024Hindi
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My spouse has a very strange ailment..whenever he sees any new female he wants to have relation with her and if he manages then he continues for a yr or at the most half and then finds a new and forgets the old. He says he is not able to give up his this addiction and it's beyond his control. Does such ailment really exists. I feel he is a womeniser. We are separated for last 5 yrs as not able to accept such character. He cooperated to go for councelling n had several visual psychological tests done also. But suddenly he refused to follow up. Pls help as is he really suffering? How do I treat him???

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
I am not a medical expert here but I am sure there is no ailment that gives way to chronic female enchantment.
It's a nice habit and he is happily indulging in it leading to a compulsive act now. What does he mean when he says that he is not able to give up this addiction? Then let him know that he needs to go to a doctor who specializes in this kind of de-addiction programs.
Since you have both separated, is there a possibility of the two of you getting back together and that is why you are interested in curing this addiction? If YES, get back together ONLY if he shows positive signs of improvement after seeking professional help on this...if not, please do not yield; you will then have to deal with the same habit and yet again go through the same cycle of insecurity and disappointments. Evaluate all this carefully and then decide what to do...
If he wants to get treated, why did he stop with the counseling? It seems like he 'likes' what he is doing...obviously it gives him some kick...Be wise getting involved in this all over again!

All the best!

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Hello mam, I have come to know about you through an article I read online. I am mailing you regarding my problem. Please make it anonymous. I'm married for 10 years. I have a son who is 6 years old. After my delivery, my husband distanced me. Since then, we use to fight a lot. Both of us are abusive and there is no physical relation between us. I told the same to my parents, and they suggested that I adjust keeping in mind the society and asked me to try for a job to deviate my mind. Once I checked my husband phone and there was a history of homosexual p**n videos. When I asked him the same, he refused. There is no happiness and only fights. I have even made suicidal attempts and was admitted to the hospital for taking expired pills. I’m an old traditioned woman, unable to move out of marriage as I can’t handle being alone. At the same time, I am unable to understand my husband’s behaviour. He is saying he will be like that only, If you want you can stay or leave. He will not tell me anything about his family – when his father passed away due to covid, he left home without telling me. I knew about it from other relatives.
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Dear GV,

Thank you for reading my content. Hope it helps.

I can only imagine the trap that you are in. So, why are you choosing to be trapped even further?

  • Do you see any scope in your husband changing?
  • Do you know anything about his sexual orientation?
  • Do you feel that the two of you can rebuild your marriage?

If the answer to the above is NO, then time to break out of your so-called traditional mindset.

Do you really want to live in this set-up and have your son grow up unstable?

I am sure that as a mother you do want to provide him with a stable and loving environment.

Then, you need to think differently about your old beliefs and see if they are worth holding onto.

The older generation might have held onto marriages even if they were abusive. But things have changed.

Even if you are not financially independent, there are venues to change that. You only need to change the way you think.

Check with yourself if continuing this way is going to give you anything great in return or is it going to steal your spirit away.

The choice is yours but do know that you have a son to take care of as well.

Start by gaining a good circle of supporters that includes your parents and close friends who can help you through this massive change to enable you take charge of your life.

All the best!

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Hi Anu, I'm 53 years and have been married for the past 27 years. I have a 25 year daughter. I am well educated (MBA) and my husband has just barely passed his BA. My husband used to be very short tempered and shout at me for every other thing since the beginning of our marriage. Also he used to do the same to our daughter. He also has a thing for women other than me/daughter...He loves staring at servants especially when they bend down, or while travelling in a train he likes watching girls/ladies climbing on the upper berth, or peeping into an autorickshaw to check out the lady inside. He also loves helping out ladies, (like their saviour) and will go to any extent even late at night to help them out (like carrying a sick colleague to the doctor, or finding a PG for a female person). He has even gone on tour with his lady colleague and called her home for office work when I and my daughter were at our native. Also he has given rides to female colleagues on the back of his scooter. He loves chatting up receptionists (be it at the doctor's or any other office) and joking with them. He is also obsessive with the personal problems of his brothers/their wives and their kids...giving them far more importance over and above us. Especially since the past 2 years when he lost his job due to corona pandemic, he has time now and will call them day in and day out trying to solve their problems and has also prayed ceaselessly for them, asked various astrologers for parihara for their problems etc. He is not at all worried about his own family facing a breakdown and no income. He is trying to start a cool-drink business with his partner but that is getting delayed because of the rainy season. I had visited a psychiatrist many years ago and he said I shouldn't take it so personally since this happens all the time where men and women interact in office and we can't prevent it. But I believe he is excessive in his interest in the opp sex, and he also treats me in a demeaning/derogatory manner...like trying to dominate over me and suppress me through the tone of his voice and shouting and trying to be one up. I have borne all this for 27 years for my daughter's sake and now that she is independent, I would like to separate from him for my own mental and physical health. My nature is mild and I do not like confrontations so I just end up crying. I am also not strong emotionally. I am already on anxiety and BP medication, and also get palpitations when I get upset. Please advise me Anu, on should I proceed with this separation. Marital counselling is ruled out since he will never attend it thinking that he is all perfect and I am the one having problems. My daughter is coming next week and she will support me fully in whatever decision I take. Thank you so much for your time and patience.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
I can only imagine your state of mind with what you are going through.
It may sound very heartless as I suggest this; but it's time you gave him an ULTIMATUM. Either he mends his ways OR have a meaningful relationship towards you and the family.
Ultimatums usually force a person to a spot and make them think...there are various reasons why he must be seeking all this validation from women outside but let's not get into it as your question to me is clear; whether to separate or not!
Like all clients that I work with, this is a decision that I tell them is theirs and theirs alone. And to reach a decision either way, is what I handhold which is what I am about to tell you here.

Indications that a relationship has become stale and unworthy and unhealthy:
1. Your health has begun to suffer
2. You obsess more over how to keep sanity in the relationship rather than focus on anything else
3. Fights/arguments are the only talking point between the two of you
4. Both your goals within a marriage have grown widely different
5. What each of you want is bigger than what you want for each other

These should tell you that you are in a very unhealthy relationship. Of course, the best way is to reconcile all these differences and rebuild trust and love; but only if both the partners are willing. The question is: Do you want to rebuild this marriage and does your husband want that as well? The ultimatum given to him; will he yield to it? This will tell you exactly what to do. Once you know, discuss with your daughter and take a firm decision and stick by it.

All the best and always know: We are stronger than we think we are!

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Ans: The first step is to approach this with compassion and patience. Your husband’s pain is not something you can fix, but your presence and understanding can create a sense of safety for him. When he becomes silent or withdrawn, instead of trying to coax answers from him directly, gently let him know that you’re there whenever he’s ready to talk. Even if he doesn’t open up immediately, knowing that he has a safe, nonjudgmental space to express his feelings can be comforting.

When it comes to addressing his trauma, traditional avenues like psychiatrists or therapists may feel challenging if he resists or uses his intellectual understanding of mental health to deflect. However, trauma-focused therapies, such as somatic experiencing, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), or even mindfulness practices, could help him process these deeply held memories without requiring him to relive them in detail. If he resists professional help, introducing these concepts subtly, through books or articles that resonate with his intellectual nature, might make him more open to exploring these approaches.

Another powerful tool is building moments of connection and grounding in the present. Encourage activities that bring him peace, such as walking in nature, meditating together, or engaging in creative outlets that he enjoys, like writing. These activities won’t erase the pain but can help him feel more anchored in the here and now, giving him moments of respite from the weight of his memories.

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