There is only one answer...

To the following three questions. These are probably natural questions in the course of any long term relationship. They become more charged when the context has changed. Such as when the asking person has had numerous brain insults and is aware of their physical and mental changes.

I've written before about Question #1. "do you love me?". That's easy. Then there is Question #2 - "do you STILL love me?".

But then there is the zinger. Which I got tonight, after a long and good discussion about her condition and strengths and deficits. "Do you still love me as much as you used to?".

There is no respite for caretakers, from a logistical, physical, mental or emotional perspective.