Hi Italianma,

18 years is a long time to be together.
Is the lack of communication because your husband is generally withdrawn? Are there others with whom he communicates? Do you ever fight and argue?
It does sound frustrating on your side of things. Your feelings are completely valid. A relationship takes 2, of course so he has to be open to hearing what you have to say. I hope that he can hear you when you say it is counselling or you need to check out. Counselling can be a great help. But he needs to be there for it. It takes two to tango as they say. I am sending supportive thoughts your way.

Elana