Nick's mom is dead.

His mom always babied him. And now as comfort I try to nurture him. I cut off his bread crusts, but it's not enough. He knows I don't like to do it.

Sweet Nick is gone, only to be replaced by angry, gruff, peeved Nick.

Our marriage is deteriorating. Our love-making is no more than just meaningless sex. And his sentiments of love sound dead to my ears as they roll off his tongue.

Quiz time!

Your husband has turned distant and cold, you:

A) Withhold sex further--he's not going to win this game!

B) Cry and whine and demand answers he's not yet ready to give, further alienating him.

C) Have faith that this is just a bump in a long marriage--he is in a dark place--so try to be understanding and wait it out.

Answer: C ... Right?