malingerer Bob Fiddaman says "peeling potatoes is a pretty hard task. "

http://groups.google.co.UK/group/alt.support.chronic-pain/browse_thread/thread/4dc279a43af55a47?hl=en-GB&ie=UTF-8&q=fiddaman+wife



I don't know about you but my wife is having a pretty difficult time with
Coming to terms that I have arthritis at the age of 35!

I am currently off work, infact I have been for the last four years. My
Daily role is walking my youngest son to school and tidying up the house
While my wife goes to work.


More recently I have been sleeping a lot in the day, something my wife
Cannot get to grips with. I am also on anti-depressants (Paroxetine) because
Of my employment situation and my arthritis.


I recently found out that my wife had been ringing some guy she met at a
Food and drink show way back in November. Although she has explained to me
That there is nothing going on and she just needed an 'outsider' to talk to.


I am not a jealous type of person and I understand that you can have a
Relationship with someone of the opposite sex. However, this guy is some
Years younger than me and a lot less fitter!


Initially I flew off the handle when I heard about this 'secret'
Relationship but have since wrote to the guy and apologised for getting the
Wrong end of the stick.


I still can't help but feel a slight sense of betrayal and put a lot of it
Down to me having too much time on my own during the day. Admittedly, I
Don't do too much around the house - peeling potatoes is a pretty hard task.


Anyway, how have your partners come to grips with your impairments? Have
They been supportive? Have any relationships broken down because of your
Impairments?


I just need to know that I'm not alone on this one.


Bob