5 Things An Unhappy Husband Never Says Until It’s Too Late

An unhappy marriage can cause both spouses to suffer long-term effects on their physical, mental, and emotional health. Many men would rather avoid confrontation and then suffer the consequences.

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Health Issues

An unhappy husband could experience these unfortunate physical health issues:

High blood pressure
Weight gain
Digestive disorders
Sleep disorders
Weak immune system
Reduced brain function

Mental health issues can include the following:

Difficulty making decisions
At-risk for mental illness
Memory issues
Decreased attention span

Emotional problems can rise for unhappy husbands, including:

Depression
Anger
Anxiety
Mood swings
Impatience

Why Can’t An Unhappy Husband Speak Up?

It’s common for an unhappy husband to refuse to speak up out of fear of how their partner may react. Your husband does not want the conversation to upset you so much that you opt to take the kids and leave altogether. He might be so nervous that the issues run deep and could cause a divorce. Many men will even remain quiet after their spouse decides to take the kids, leave, and file for divorce.

Perhaps it’s unfair to ask spouses to monitor signs of unhappiness in their partners. However, when an unhappy husband refuses to speak up, all parties will suffer from negative impacts, especially the children.

Signs A Husband Is Discontent

If you think your husband is unhappy, it’s quite possible that you are correct. Here are some things an unhappy husband will typically say and do:

Complain about your nagging
Refrain from taking part in tough conversations
Complain when you remind him of his mistakes or faults
Get upset when you schedule any sort of social outing
Say he doesn’t make you happy
Puts in longer hours at work

What An Unhappy Husband Wants To Say But Won’t

“I know sometimes you may feel like it’s my responsibility to take care of you.” However, sometimes it’s me who needs your empathy.” Translation: He doesn’t mind being your primary supporter, but he wants you to be his primary supporter, as well.
“I desire a more romantic relationship with you.” Translation: It’s not fair that you, as the couple, must always take a backseat to everything else going on. Intimacy should be made a priority once again.
“I’d like to have some more time to myself.” Translation: Our family is undoubtedly important, but I’d like to have some moments all to myself from time to time. I don’t want to spend my life at work, then working again from home.
“I wish you would appreciate me more.” Translation: I wish you would acknowledge that I spent all day working instead of constantly meeting me at the door with some sort of to-do list each and every day.
“Why does every conversation have to be about ongoing issues?” Translation: Instead of always worrying and being serious all the time, I’d like us to engage in more lighthearted conversations.

How To Start The Conversation

There are many heartfelt ways to get an unhappy husband to come out of his shell. Try to schedule some alone time together. For example, a long walk or car ride can work. Ask a few of these questions in an effort to prompt more valuable discussions:

How can I support you better as both a husband and father?
What do you worry about most?
When are you the happiest?
What do you need from me more often?
How can we make this upcoming year our best yet?

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