“I’m needy.”
There’s your problem man. This is a very unnatractive quality. Also, you mention being a devout Christian. Nothing wrong with that, especially if it gives you strength and comfort.
However, is your wife a devout Christian too? If she’s not, maybe your beliefs turned her off. Not saying that’s right, just maybe a reality.
Do 2 hours a day of PT, eat right, and take that dog for long walks. You’ll start to feel better.
You’re absolutely right. I only spent a few days in that condition, soaking up the counsel, advice, encouragement and prayers of many here and elsewhere.
I’m on the road to recovery now.
Yes, my wife is a born again Christian, as am I. She just couldn’t take any more of my anger outbursts at her. Now that I recognize I MUST fix that character fault (rather, cooperate with God as he fixes it) before there’s any chance she’ll agree to reconciliation, that’s what I’m concentrating on first and foremost.
She’s the best wife a man could have, other than this, and I forgive her for this.