Also read: Women Men Love, Women Men Leave, What Makes Him Want to Commit by Cowan and Kinder.
Also read: How to Marry the Man of your Choice by Margaret Kent. (Can generally find it used on abebooks dot com)
Loren Pedersen, Ph. D. wrote a wonderful book about men: Dark Hearts, The Unconscious Forces That Shape Men’s Lives. On amazon.
Iron John.
Most men when withdrawn are “in their caves” and need some space. The worst thing you can do is “Crowd him”. You might say something like: “Honey, I see you’re needing to take some space. When you’re ready, let me know. I love you and I miss you. ” Then give him the space. Don’t hover! Take this time to do great and loving things for yourself. You might also read: Codependent No More by Melody Beattie or
Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood. Or join a Codependents Anonymous group either in person or on line.
Good question. You obviously care. He’s a lucky guy.
Other good books on this topic are: Facing Love Addiction and Facing Codependency both by Pia Melody.
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