I think the fear of a spouse having an affair is common. My husband felt this way for a while but it has passed. I believe this happens because their world is getting smaller while their partners seems to remain the same.

It is hard because my husband usually remembers the smallest detail of a conversation, but blows it out of proportion. He had heart surgery (11 1/2 hours) and since then his recollection of details is slanted. I pray I have the patience and endurance to get through this. On the really tough days, I have to give myself a break and not be so hard on myself. You think you know someone through and through and to hear the things that come out of him are downright unsettling.

I wish there was more written about these issues. Most of the books don't say a thing about this difficult time. I have been married for 48 years and this hits my heart. My husband truly believes in his heart that I have been unfaithful and has moved in the other room. It is causing our last days to be miserable.

Thanks Lisa for reaching out to me. Yes, my husband is always saying he's going to sleep in the spare room. But fortunately there's a lot of my stuff on the bed and he can't. He then goes and sleeps on the couch, and after he sleeps for awhile he has forgotten why he was out there. I've said to myself many times, the only saving grace with all of this is he quickly forgets and then were back to a good place again. So so sad, I hate this disease! 😔