Dear Mary: My husband takes me for granted and I feel lonely and upset — only our children are keeping us together

"He would never compliment me, express excitement or hope for our life, or discuss matters on a deeper level." Graphic: Getty

Mary O'Conor

Question: My husband and I have not been getting on for a long time now. We have two young children and I feel that’s what’s keeping us together.

He has always been very closed off and is not good at communicating on matters that concern us both. For instance, if we were invited to an event, he would not tell me but decide for himself.