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I'M TRAPPED

I want to leave my wife but she’s ill and couldn’t cope without me

DEAR DEIDRE: I WANT to leave my wife but she is ill and couldn’t cope without me.

I am 39, she is 52 and we have been married for nearly ten years.

I'm not happy in my sexless marriage but it would be terrible of me to leave
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I'm not happy in my sexless marriage but it would be terrible of me to leaveCredit: Alamy

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We used to be happy.

I’d had a painful divorce and she made me feel wanted and loved.

But six years ago she was diagnosed with MS.

We haven’t had sex in five years, as she says it hurts her for days ­afterwards.

I am not happy in a sexless marriage and feel so trapped.

DEIDRE SAYS: This is sad for you both.

The demands of living with an ill or disabled partner can take a huge toll, as life seems to be all about meeting their needs.

But could you really be happy knowing you had left her to struggle alone?

She sounds to have given you caring love when you needed it.

You can both find support and practical suggestions from the MS Society (0808 800 8000, ).

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