Serious question about love

Hey all,

So i have a genuine question which has been bothering me for some time. 

When i was diagnosed one part of feedback i received was it was clear i struggle to understand happiness. Since then a therapist has also honed in on the lack of my understanding and experiencing happiness. 

So my wife and i are going through marital problems. I tell her i love her, and i suppose i believe it as well, but how do i know? If we were to split i would move on just fine. Same with any relationship i have or have ever had, romantic or otherwise. 

Im not cold. I am however questioning my ability to really love. How do any of us know? I can only draw on my own experiences and i enjoy being around my wife. I dont need her. 

My pattern of life is brief intense infatuation with people or things, becoming quite obsessive and unhealthy. Then almost a nothing. Like the fire burns quick and hot and then disappears. 

Its not a nice way to be. 

Anyone have any insight or experiences of their own? 

Thanks 

Dog

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