article_snippet: The researchers said The researchers results indicate that some men simply cannot cope with a poorly spouse.
article_snippet: Lead author Amelia Karraker, assistant professor in family studies at Iowa State University, said illness can add stress to a marriage because men may not be as attuned to taking on a caregiver role as women.
article_snippet: That’s something that can really change the dynamics within a marriage.
article_snippet: Dr Karraker said wives may also become dissatisfied with wives husbands’ ability to look after their husbands.
article_snippet: n’t happy with the relationship to begin with, and I’d rather be alone than in a bad marriage.
highlights_snippet: Researchers say some men simply cannot cope with a poorly spouse .
  
highlights_snippet: Lead author says 'men may not be as attuned to taking on a caregiver role' 