Husband needs time alon
I am new to this forum, but from reading the messages I know I am not alone. One month ago my husband of 16 years decided to move out because he "has no joy in his life, can't feel, and needs time alone to discover himself". He is not seeing anyone else and says he has no interest in that. He seems to be losing his faith. He led me and our two children to Christ about 6 years ago, but now says things like "I don't feel God", "Why would I want to be part of a group that doesn't want me to love myself and who I am", "I sought God for 6 years and ended up empty inside". However, less than a year ago this man received his local minister license, 4 months ago began seminary, and 2 months ago talked about teaching senior high Bible study. He claims he can't even think about working on our marriage or family until he likes the man in the mirror and knows who he is supposed to be. He is not interested in a divorce right now, but is not ruling it out, either. I love him, am giving him the space, but I just don't know what to do. My children and I are having a hard time with this decision of his, but both children have strengthened their relationship with God during this instead of turning away. Any suggestions and insight is greatly appreciated.
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