3 years into secondary cancer, my wife doesn’t want me

Hi,

just after anyones thoughts or experiences if they've gone through anything like I'm going through.

I've secondary breast cancer which I've had for 3 years, im married 3 young kids. My wife recently said she's doesn't feel or love me that way anymore and for the past month I've moved back with my parents.

we've a complicated life with raising the kids and living with my illness which at the moment is doing fine. She's I think tired of the traumas and dramas and the toll cancer has took on me as a person.

I'm obviously heartbroken and face the possibility of living alone in the time I have left with no desire to move on as I still love her and can't in reality think of a positive outcome should this separation never resolve.

has anyone else's partner decided to leave after going through a secondary diagnosis, how did they cope?

thanks in advance

dan

  • I'm so sorry to hear what has happened Dan.

    I'm not sure from your post if you have spoken to anyone about this, but if not, maybe this is something you and your wife, if she is willing, could do together. Talking to someone about how you're both feeling may help you work through your issues and see if there is a chance of a reconciliation. You can find out more at Maggie's and Relate

    Our members know how difficult living with a cancer diagnosis can be, and the impact it can have on a relationship, so you are not alone and hopefully some of them will be along soon to offer you their support and advice.

    We're all thinking of you Dan and hope you and your wife are able to work things out.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator