My wife and I have been married 3 1/2 years. We never fought had a great sex life and things were great. Then she started back to school, finances got tight, and the stress levels went up. Recently we had our first major disagreement and she blew up at me. She told me that I had been neglecting her and rebuking her affections. I listened, apologized and told her that I wanted to repair the situation but by now she doesn't even want to be near me. She has stopped showing me any affection (we used to say I love you at the end of each phone call), stays away from home (used to be together a great deal) as long as she can to avoid me. I am starting to get a handle on this but I still have a good deal of hurt that I am trying to let go of. (Don't get me wrong, I know I caused this to start with due to my neglect of her needs.) I have made mistakes in the relationship and she has admitted to them as well and we have started counseling. It has been helpful so far and I am doing everything I can think of to give her space and let her figure things out. I am hoping that there are others out there who have been through similar situations who can share positive outcomes with me to give me a bit of boost in the morale dept. I love my wife very much and have no desire to end our marriage or ever be with anyone else.
I would appreciate your comments.