Will you leave your spouse because of the health problem?
By youless
@youless (112481)
Guangzhou, China
March 14, 2009 10:45am CST
A few days ago I have a post about my sister-in-law. She stays in the hospital for over a week now. It is a complicated case and I don't want to mention it here. But I feel very hurtful when she told me secretly that her husband ever said divorce.
Nobody wants to have a disease and it's not anybody's fault. When we get married, we just swear that we won't leave each other because of the wealth, health etc. problems. A couple is supposed to live together until they die. Today she has a healthy problem, but who knows what will happen tomorrow. Probably one day her husband will have a health problem, too. Especially when we grow old, we will have any health problems easily. But it doesn't mean that it is a reason to leave each other. If my husband is ill one day, I will stay with him and try to make him feel happy.
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37 responses
@disiweijay (24)
• China
16 Mar 09
I really hate someone who betray his wife.U must prevent him from doing so.For me I will always love my girl friend just as i do now until i die.
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@Phaedra_Scythe (3325)
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14 Mar 09
A couple of years ago I got ill with M.E. and fibromyalgia and my partner had to become my carer. He takes me to the doctor, helps me around, cooks and cleans and I'm so grateful to him. I do what I can, but he pretty much does all the house stuff. He always reassures me that it's not my fault and we still both really want to get married. Unfortunately we can't afford it at the moment. Times are hard!
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@Phaedra_Scythe (3325)
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14 Mar 09
Sorry, I also meant to send my best wishes to you and your sister. I hope her husband realises how selfish he is being and remembers why he married her in the first place.
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@sacmom (14192)
• United States
16 Mar 09
No, I wouldn't. I married my husband "for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health". I'm not one to break those vows because he came down with some health problem. It may not be easy, but we've been through a lot together and I couldn't imagine leaving him over something like this. However, if he were to cheat on me, that would be a different story.
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@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
16 Mar 09
I know it's easy to say than done when you have a spouse who has the health problem. But on the other hand, try to imagine if you are the patient rather than your spouse, what you will think if he/she abandons you because of your health problem? When you can think about it, I don't think you can make up a decision to give up.
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@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
17 Mar 09
Nope, I do not think I will. Cos when we get married, we do it in sickness and in health! Remember?
I would do the same for my wife. Cos I know in my heart that she would do the same for me!
Otherwise, we wouldn't have gotten married in the first place.
I am sorry to hear of your sister's plight. Maybe her husband is just saying it out of frustration or spite!
Just pray for the best for her. One, that she would recover. And Two, that her husband does not mean it when he mentioned the "D" word.
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
15 Mar 09
Hi youless!
Sorry that your sister in law is ill and at the same time have to deal with a probable divorce. Just like you, I believe in the sanctity of marriage. I believe in the commitment and the promise I made to my husband for better or for worse, in sickness and in health..
It is sad when one will give up on you when you become a burden to them. 5 years ago, a friend of mine was diagnosed to having a cancer in her uterus. She has to undergo an operation to remove her uterus and after the surgery will undergo chemotherapy. During her chemotherapy treatment, her husband filed marriage annulment for the reason that he wanted to have children and her wife (my friend can't give that to her). It broke her heart. She was left devastated. All us her friends, came to her and support her in this emotional and health crisis. It took her a long time to recover from the pain. Now, she is happy and contented with her life. A few years back, while on treatment she went back to have masteral degree on special education. She is now teaching special children and when I see her, she is a picture of a very happy woman.
And just like you my friend, if my husband gets ill I will stay with him no matter what..I will love and care for him until our last breath.
Take care and blessings to you dear!
lovelots...faith
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
15 Mar 09
Hi dear friend! When I read your comment, tears flowed in my eyes. I am so happy to know that there are still good men out there. That man who bought the bra for his husband has all my admiration and respect. He is a wonderful man and I hope that there will be more men like him.
Blessings!
lovelots..faith
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@meme0907 (3481)
• United States
15 Mar 09
Hey yl,
I'm sorry to hear your sister-in-law has taken ill. I wont forget your family when I pray. I feel the same as you-you stay together through sickness & health. If your sister-in-laws husband wants to leave b/c she has taken ill then i say let him go. It's probably a blessing b/c she would not have know his true colors had she not become sick.
prayers & blessings
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@cefaz_21 (2596)
• Philippines
16 Mar 09
That's cruel. you're every right, when you got married you promised to stay with each other in sickness and in health so why leave your spouse when she's sick? Isn't it the best time to show her that you love her?
I hope your sister get well soon and I hope her husband find the courage to stand by his promises.
@bellaofchaos (11538)
• United States
15 Mar 09
I think that it is a small selfish person to leave someone you claim to love during a time when their health is not good. If you truly love the person you would stand by them weather they are sick or healthy. I know that if my other half were to get sick that I would be there for him 100%.
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@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
15 Mar 09
i dont.i even more love him even more that now that he has health problem
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@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
16 Mar 09
if it is happen to me,i just calm donw and talk to him my husband nicely and direct.i dont need any drama.if he has a date means there is no feeling betwen right?so fet him free and eevry body are happy
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@ShellyB (5241)
• United States
15 Mar 09
It is very sad that she got to hear that on the hospital.
I have no clue what her husband was thinking why he did what he did, I know tho one day his comment will come back and haunt him.
I hope your sister in law gets better and I am happy at least she has a friendshe can talk to.
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@Roseo8 (2947)
• India
16 Mar 09
My goodness Youless......Its a pity about your sis in law.......Her husband is acting so inhumnaly and should be ashamed of himself......Why the very puropose of marriage isto have a partner in life who will be with you good times and bad and will share all joys and sorrows,come what may.But this guy by opting to divorce his wife because she has taken ill deserves to be scorned for runnign away from his partner when she needs his support and love the most........Yes youless people like you and me can never do any thing so inhuman.......
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@jane9147 (252)
• Philippines
15 Mar 09
right. if i were the husband, i wouldn't leave my wife. that's the time she needs me the most. i should be beside her to give her support and tell her that she will be fine; that i will be with her always. an besides i value serious promises like marriage vows.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
15 Mar 09
My husband has have problems, It stresses me out so much, because he doesn't do like he is supposed to. I have to stay after him like he is a kid. Sometimes I cry and tell God to give me the strength to handle it, He is so sick and is in denial. I try to help him and he really gets me to mean, it happened last night he has Diabetes, he takes a shot 3 times aday. I know that it is hard on him. but if he would do all the right things he would not get sick nor will I get stressed out! I just pray about it al the time. I am the only one tht will take care of it, I know it is my duty.
@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
15 Mar 09
I am so sad to hear that. I know the good diet is so important for a diabetic. Perhaps some people don't care about their diet because they feel a little hopeless. I hope your husband will realize that he is so important for your family. Just face it and I hope one day the doctors can find a way to heal this sickness. Before it, he shall pay attention to his health so that he can wait for such a day.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
15 Mar 09
Her husband should never have said such word when your sister in law is sick. Her worries will only worsen her condition. We christians have taken our vows in front of the altar in the house of God to love one another in sickness or in health and we have to honor our marriage vows.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
15 Mar 09
i think it would be a very sorry hardhearted person that would leave their spouse if they got sick. you sure can't help what happens to you physically.
@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
15 Mar 09
My husband is careless about the family, so I often complain about it. But one thing is to my relief. Whenever I am in trouble, either physical or mental, he will be close with me.
I do not think it is proper to leave the spouse just for health problem. It is not only a matter towards the spouse, it is actually the atitude of being a decent person. He must be one without integrity.
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@nansheeca (215)
• Philippines
15 Mar 09
if her husband wants divorce then give it to him. it only shows that he doesnt deserve to be her husband, very irresponsible. im sure God has His plans for your ill sis-in-law. all these things are happening to her because of a certain purpose that you guys have to discover. maybe finding the REAL people to be trusted.
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@cindyhxf (1446)
• China
15 Mar 09
i think i won't leave my spouse if he has the health problem.but i will leave if he cheat or hurt me.you are right,we don't know what healthy problem will come tomorrow.but it depends on the person 's choice.they have right to choose their life even if he judged by people he did wrong choise.