“…Spouses are known to have concerns about their wife’s fatigue and other debilitating symptoms; sexual intimacy; the illness’ unpredictable nature, including fear of recurrence and uncertainty of outcomes; and personal and household disruptions (Ben-Zur, Gilbar, & Lev, 2001; Chekryn, 1984; Hilton, 1993; Hilton 1993a; Hilton, 1994; Hilton, 1994b; Hilton, Crawford, & Tarko, 2000; Hoskins, 1995; Lethborg, Kissane, & Burns, 2003; Lewis, Fletcher, et al, 2008; Longman, Braden, & Mishel, 1996; Longman, Braden, & Mishel, 1997; Mast, 1998; Nelson, 1996; Northouse, 1992; Northouse, 1994; Northouse, 1995; Northouse, 1996; Northouse & Swain, 1987; Skerrett, 2003; B. L. Walker, 1997; Walker & Eremin, 1996; Wellisch, et al, 1978).…”