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peacebuzzard

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7. I know its not the same, but I have known many like that.

Reply to NickB79 (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2019, 03:45 PM

Dec 2019

Not a spouse, but other people who have tried to get involved in my life to offer suggestions and criticisms.

Some situations just call for nodding in agreement or stating ok and moving on. I guess that's where the hen-pecked spouse evolves.

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Anyone have a spouse who's infuriatingly incapable of long-term thinking and riddled with anxiety? [View all] NickB79 Dec 2019 OP

My wife does. Comatose Sphagetti Dec 2019 #1

Less than optimal health might be a compounding BootinUp Dec 2019 #2

Family counselling may be helpful. Think about it. YOHABLO Dec 2019 #3

I second the counselling. If not for both at least for him. Lochloosa Dec 2019 #5

Agree...also this pbmus Dec 2019 #6

Predisposion to anxiety is genetic. LisaL Dec 2019 #4

Sad but true. Merlot Dec 2019 #16

I know its not the same, but I have known many like that. peacebuzzard Dec 2019 #7

Nothing you can do for her because she may not want your help. OregonBlue Dec 2019 #8

I'd recommend getting counseling for yourself, or family counseling if she's willing The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2019 #9

I feel for you, very sincerely. My spouse and I have a slightly similar dynamic. Coventina Dec 2019 #10

Stress hormones extremely out of balance do affect cognitive planning abilities, overall health, ... Donkees Dec 2019 #11

Counseling of course dawg day Dec 2019 #12

i do. mopinko Dec 2019 #13

You're a good husband and a good father NickB79 jpak Dec 2019 #14

First I have to ask Niagara Dec 2019 #15

Counseling of course but also... Phentex Dec 2019 #17

You need to seek counseling with someone who specializes in setting boundaries Happyhippychick Dec 2019 #18

If your wife won't go to counseling blueinredohio Dec 2019 #19

I agree with all the counseling advice...but don't stick with one who isn't helping. Karadeniz Dec 2019 #20

First, my heart goes out to you. UTUSN Dec 2019 #21

Get ahead of it before the resentment goes any further. Iggo Dec 2019 #22