Do you think you could convince your husband to get some marital/sexual counselling? It sounds like he has a lot of issues that he hasn't dealt with, or is struggling with. Do you think it's possible that he is cross dressing? That sounds like a definite possibility to me. It's either that, or he has a fetish with woman's under garments, and could possibly be collecting these items in order to satisfy himself. In either case, there are some serious issues going on.
How did you address the issue of him being with the prostitutes? Did it get swept under the rug, or was it something you discussed? He certainly has sexuality issues, and unless the two of you get some help, I don't see this problem getting solved.
If doesn't sound to me like your husband is respecting you. You shouldn't have to live in a loveless, sexless existence like this. Ten yrs. Is much too long for a husband and wife not to be intimate. In fact, it isn't physically or mentally healthy for you or for him! You've got a house mate... not a husband!
In my opinion, your husband is hiding things from you, and lying to both you and himself. Women's underwear doesn't just magically appear in the boot of your car. I would venture to say that he may have a secret life that you just aren't aware of. There seems to be a lack of communication between the two of you.
You need to discuss this with him for many reasons. A major one being your mental, emotional, and physical well being. He could still be seeing prostitutes, and could possibly give you a disease, to name just one thing! That's very serious! I think it's time for an intervention. Your husband needs to be truthful with you! You deserve that! Especially after 38 yrs of marriage! This is not fair to you, and you need to stand up for yourself!
If you can't convince him to go to into therapy with you, you should definitely go yourself. With or without him, I think that is the best thing you can do for your own sanity.
Good luck to you, and I hope you get these issues sorted out, so you get your needs met in your marriage.
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