My impression is that most spouses and family members are very helpful and supportive and their involvement is important in helping a Weggie maintain their optimal health. Some spouses and family have trouble understanding and accepting the changes in life style that Wegs or any serious chronic illness brings to a person and the family and so they may withdraw or become over whelmed by it all and offer a lot non helpful advice. A few spouses bail because the change is more than they can handle. But most relationships seem to survive and thrive and become stronger as they learn together to cope with the chronic illness and changes in their life style. Some people have no family or close friends to help them with their illness and have to rely mainly on paid help or some assisted living situation for help with their care.
The above posts have a lot of good advice on how to help your spouse get involved at a level they can handle. Best wishes for happier and healthier living.
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