Am I Dependent of My Partner And Do I Suffer From Spouse Or Partner Neglect?

Are you extremely dependent on your partner for care or for assistance in navigating ordinary daily activities—for example, are you incapable of self-care owing to substantial physical, psychological/intellectual, or cultural limitations (e.g., inability to communicate with others and manage everyday activities due to living in a foreign culture)?

Did your partner, in the past year, deprive you of basic needs and does this result, or has reasonable potential to result, in physical or psychological harm to you?

Based on your answer, it is unlikely that you experience spouse or partner neglect.

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you experience spouse or partner neglect. You may be extremely dependent on your partner, but your partner does not seem to deprive you of basic needs. The purpose of a life partnership is to be able to share life experiences, to reach mutual understanding, caring, and intimacy. A relationship should be based on physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional support. Especially in case one partner needs care or assistance in daily activities, the other partner should be there to support him or her.

Unfortunately, you are displaying the signs typically seen among individuals who suffer from spouse or partner neglect. You may be very dependent on your partner, maybe because you are unable to care for yourself due to psychological or physical problems, or due to cultural limitations. Feeling neglected is terrible, because someone you love may act like you don’t exist. It can make you feel depressed and lonely. Communication exercises for you and your partner may help, but sometimes it may take working with a professional to solve the problems. Don’t be afraid to seek help. During therapy, you may learn how to re-connect with each other and you may find happiness again together.