Hi Elsa,

My grandmother had Parkinson’s. Everyone always described her as a “pill”. But then I found out she was voted Most Popular in her college! Certainly not a “pill” that my grandfather would fall in love with and marry. So yes, Parkinson’s DOES make you flat and less empathetic towards people.

What I think happened is after the DBS, he started FEELING things for the first time in a LONG time. Thus the sudden, “I’m leaving” even though his love interest isn’t interested herself.

Add to the fact that, sadly, many men leave during their partner’s cancer scare.

I am so sorry this is happening to you. Consider this a psychotic break from reality that your significant other is having.

Best,

Inky