Old feelings of rejection and abandonment left over from childhood can
arise once the newness of the marriage has worn off. Gaining
self-awareness is important when dealing with your loneliness, as you
are placing expectations on your husband that he likely can't meet, and
possibly causing tension in your marriage. Mark Epstein, M.D.,
psychiatrist and author of "When Love Gets Lonely," published on the
Oprah website, recommends feeling and sitting with your loneliness to
get a sense of the thoughts and judgments that come up. For example,
when your husband is out with friends, what thoughts lead to your
loneliness? Once you have your answer, you will find it easier to work
on solutions
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