How can I learn to read my wife’s emotions?

My wife and I have been married for 12 years. I have one problem in our marriage. And it is of my doing. I have not yet learned to read my wife’s emotions. Some people can’t sing or aren’t mechanically inclined. I can’t read her emotions. I sometimes have this issue with other people as well. My not being able to read her emotions has me in a constant state of hyper-vigilance. I am constantly asking her if she is ok. I need to know what room in our home she is in at all times so I can brace myself in case she gets frustrated at anything. If she asks me to to something, I assume it needs to be done right now and I rush off to do it.  It usually isn’t something this needs to be done right now. I find myself constantly apologizing to her. I try not to upset her, and I mean not even frustrate her. I also don’t know how to deal with her when she expresses frustration. This helps no one and she is looking at me like I am nuts when this happens. She probably holds back saying things she needs to say to me because she doesn’t want to deal with me. How do I fix this? Is she going to divorce me?

linkus862021-04-07T13:50:41Z

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Congratulations on your successful marriage.  Anyone else with the same problem as you wouldn't be so lucky to still be married as long as you have been.  Thus despite your handicap, you must be coping with it well.

If I were in your shoes I would be honest with my wife about the issue and ask that she express herself verbally all the time instead of through body language.

Coach Simon2021-04-08T14:22:47Z

Married twelve years?! You must have been very young. This is not about reading her emotions (or rather her mind!), it's more about you being insecure. You need to work on yourself if she is not to lose respect for you. 

Catch a Tony Robbins video or two on Youtube.

Allison2021-04-07T19:44:42Z

Sounds like you are married to a Cancer.  Do you ENJOY living your life walking on eggshells?  Come ON dude, this is WAY too one-sided. She's a selfish cunnt is all I can say.  Do you think SHE cares about how YOU feel?  NO!  If she's THAT unstable, she needs to be in a mental hospital.  Sounds like you BOTH have an ILLNESS that needs to be addressed.....

?2021-04-07T13:32:07Z

You need to see a therapist and possibly be tested for autism spectrum disorder.  You have some real issues.

Please seek professional help.