Originally Posted by
shortrows 
I want warmth and affection and intimacy and encouragement from him. I want honesty. I want to know what is really going on with him, past all the ranting. And he is saying 'no' to all of that, and I have to respect his right to say no to that kind of relationship.
Hi Short, hang in there, it's really early days. One day at a time. You say you want all these things. Have you asked your husband what he wants? Have you opened up to him and been honest with him?