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Husband’s cold childhood explains his distance, but it still hurts

Reliable and loving in many ways, his emotional distance—linked to a cold childhood—still causes pain.

Published Jul 15, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for 18 years, and in many ways he is a good man. He works hard, pays the bills, shows up for our children and has never been cruel or unfaithful. From the outside, I am sure people think I have nothing to complain about.