Does anyone have any advice on how to make marriage work when husband gets out of prison?

My husband is getting out of federal prison soon. He has been in for 2 years and I am a little afraid that even though we want our marriage to be good now, it won't be. I would appreciate any advice, espically from anyone who has been through having a spouse in prison. Thanks.Does anyone have any advice on how to make marriage work when husband gets out of prison?
Well, I have never had a hubby in prison.....but I work at a prison and know how life is in there.


Its like its own little world. Things are different from outside. He has lived a life that is beyond comparison of what he has on the outside.


You will have to be very understanding. There will be alot of changes in him. From sleeping to eating to driving etc.


The life inside the walls can be horrific for some. He may need to talk to u, confide in u, or hold u or all of the above.


He may have angry days, adjusting to all he has missed. This is just a part of it.


It will be hard for him to find a lasting job, unless he has someone already lined up.


But, ultimately, i wouldnt consider him institutionalized after only two years.


He will be able to adapt back to where he was. You have made it through the hardest part, which is sticking with him during his incarceration. He wont forget it.


I wish u two luck and a bright future.Does anyone have any advice on how to make marriage work when husband gets out of prison?
If u have waited for his prison term to end, why worry now. Hope for the best.
He will not be very used to using the ';front door';, so be ready to do some weird things with him sexually when he gets out. Also, be ready to work to support the two of you, it will be very hard for him to get a job (assuming that he will even try to). And no matter what anyone says, he will not be a ';better'; person when he gets out. He didn't get sent there for living right, and he most likely just lounged around so he will not be used to working. Also, his meals were provided for him and cooked, and his laundry was done for him, so don't expect a lot of help around the home.





I have never been in the situation (and never would be, since I don't date or marry criminals) but it's pretty much common sense.
it will take a while, but it can happen
maybe go to couples counciling, because when a person goes to prison, they usually come out a totally different person. My brother will be getting out of a federal prison camp in a couple of weeks. He has become a different person, and for the better. I know its not my spouse but I do know that he has a spouse who has changed for the worse and they need counciling if they want to make it work.
It may take awhile but don't worry I am sure you guys would be like 2 peas in a pot. Why did your husband go to jail?





Jewel T
Yeah, don't do it. you are setting your self up for a miserable life.








You should really tell us what he is in for, for an honest response.
If you want your marriage to work and if he wants the marriage to work then it will work. Period ...
I would suggest you go to joint counseling. He may need help adjusting to life outside again. The things you both have gone through in the 2 years he has been gone can make being together difficult. It may be difficult for you both to adjust to being together. Best of luck to you.