NEED HELP WITH WIFE

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Hi,

I need some advice. I just started nursing school in August and I have been married for 3 years. My wife is very jealous of all the girls in my class (although there's only 1 girl under the age of 35 and she's not attractive at all). She's came and walked by the classroom and she knows this but she's like having panic attacks every time I'm at school. She's also really worried about when I have to do the OB rotation and see girls naked. I've tried to explain to her that it's a professional setting and I would never think of it sexually no matter who it was naked, let alone with a baby coming out! She just keeps having panic attacks and I really don't know how to console her. Basically I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas. She says she's really scared of me finding someone "better" and leaving her. I think she's an amazing wife and a great mother to our 6 month old daughter she just can't stop obsessing over this. (and then she came on here and saw someone post about the beautiful girls in their classes and freaked out more).

Just for reference I have never done anything even remotely close to being unfaithful. She had a very hard childhood and was sexually abused for many years by a family member, so I'm not upset that she is so scared, I just was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what to say? Besides the normals "i wont leave you" "i love you" "it's a professional setting", etc.

I used to be married but after several years of the crazy lady I got smart and dumped her. I found out the world is full of other nicer, stable women just looking to fall in love. Life is waaay to short. You need to decide what your priority is; A life with her or a life of happiness and success as a nurse with one of a hundred other women that would marry you and make you a lot happier.

I am much more patient and understanding with patients than I am with unstable people in my personal life. I am a firm believer in the old "No Drama" rule in my personal life. Either we discuss it as adults or we go our seperate ways.

I'm sorry your wife is so jealous. And I'm sorry to say this, but you have along, hard road ahead of you. I'm not trying to be inconsiderate or an ass, but she will never get over her jealousy of others. What is going to happen when you are out of school and have to take care of a female patient and worse, an attractive female patient? You are not going to be able to talk with your wife about your day, she is always going to be worried about other women. What about the your female co-workers? Other than what you have already told her, I'm at a loss.

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i'm thankful to have a marriage where we both trust eachother completely. it doesn't even come up in discussion. I'm guessing counseling is your best bet. maybe her saying these things outloud in front of someone else will help her realize that her concerns are not valid

Do your best to work through the problems that you and her are having. All you can do it try to make things work. Just a little info, my wife graduated in 2007 from a nursing program in AZ. (We live in Oregon and I stayed in Oregon to work during her school) And I was just accepted to the same program in AZ. Now I am going to be gone for over 2 years to school. Relationships take hard work and dedication, just keep working on it.

hey milan18400....I am not exactly the leading authority on this topic but my friend I have two words for you...GOOD LUCK.....I am not being insensitive but what the heck do women really want??? :confused:This is a classic case, the man is busting his behind for his family to provide a better life for his wife and daughter and has to deal with this. If you were lazy bum and did nothing you would still be the bad guy.:smackingf...Your wife needs help and she needs to be mature enough to want to change. ....I know I am probably going to get killed by the female nurses but geezz for a guy it can be extremely frustrating understanding (well trying to understand) women.........yes I am finished:anbd:

Specializes in SDU, Tele.

Have you ever gone with her to her therapist? I don't know if that is allowed... but maybe you can talk to him about your wife?? Idk... I am so sorry to hear about this. It really breaks my heart to hear about what your wife has gone through and how it affects you. All I can say is that I will pray for you and hope that something will work out. :redbeathe

The things that I have seen in the clinical area are certainly nothing to inspire jealousy. If anything, they might lead one to thoughts of celibacy.

Specializes in ICU.

Maybe it can be as easy as swooning her more! Tell her she's hot, take her to dinner, bring her flowers, just sweep her off her feet like you did when you were dating. my wife's always talkin about the love languages, find out what hers is and capitalize on it! Good luck

Specializes in BHU, ICU, ER, Med / Surg, OHN.
The things that I have seen in the clinical area are certainly nothing to inspire jealousy. If anything, they might lead one to thoughts of celibacy.

That's hillarious !!!

And right on target.

Unfortunately, you cant fix her. Theres nothing you can tell her that will make her feel better, because i'm sure she feels that you are just telling her that you feel nothing and arent attracted to the women in your class, your patients, female doctors etc. just so she wont worry. This is her battle to fight. You need to decide if its one you are honestly willing to deal with, or if its a deal breaker. If she's not being honest with her therapist, then she's not putting the maximum amount of effort into getting her issues resolved. If she doesnt trust her therapist enough to confide in him, then she needs to get someone else.

The things that I have seen in the clinical area are certainly nothing to inspire jealousy. If anything, they might lead one to thoughts of celibacy.
.....:yeah::yeah::yeah::D:D:D.......that was to funny......i think nurses have the best sense of humor (if you don't have a sense of humor better get one quick)
Specializes in IMCU.
hey milan18400....I am not exactly the leading authority on this topic but my friend I have two words for you...GOOD LUCK.....I am not being insensitive but what the heck do women really want??? :confused:This is a classic case, the man is busting his behind for his family to provide a better life for his wife and daughter and has to deal with this. If you were lazy bum and did nothing you would still be the bad guy.:smackingf...Your wife needs help and she needs to be mature enough to want to change. ....I know I am probably going to get killed by the female nurses but geezz for a guy it can be extremely frustrating understanding (well trying to understand) women.........yes I am finished:anbd:

A little coorifice if you ask me. Also, for all you know this guy earned 6 figures before going to nursing school -- I did.

OP:

Frankly, it seems unlikely that her past was unknown to you before you married her or that her behavior is anything new. So to expect her to adjust herself because you are now finding this difficult is, well, too bad. Undoubtedly this isn't a healthy situation for either of you -- did I read correctly that you have a new baby as well? That is what I would call pouring petrol on the fire -- again a little late.

Ask her what she wants from you -- not a bunch of people on Allnurses.com. By the way I am sure if she finds you posted such detail about her on a website she will be thrilled.

As for therapy, you should both be doing it, together. Have you looked at why you were attracted to someone so obviously damaged? I'd say you both need to look under some rocks.

A little coorifice if you ask me. Also, for all you know this guy earned 6 figures before going to nursing school -- I did.

......hum what is your point?? :cool: Its okay for his wife to be jealous if he makes less money now that he is in a nursing program??? Oh I get it money will resolve the whole thing right?? :smackingf

Specializes in IMCU.
A little coorifice if you ask me. Also, for all you know this guy earned 6 figures before going to nursing school -- I did.

......hum what is your point?? :cool: Its okay for his wife to be jealous if he makes less money now that he is in a nursing program??? Oh I get it money will resolve the whole thing right?? :smackingf

Dear me! You misinterpret. My point was that this is NOTHING to do with money. You are the one that thought this chap was working for a better life for his wife and child, and seem to imply that his wife was ungrateful (or otherwise acting up). I simply pointed out that there may have been nothing wrong with it financially, his life, before he went to nursing school. Nothing more. Anything else you are making up in your head.

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