Man's Excuses, Absences Continue to Expand
Abby says to put the children first and demand treatment, warning the marriage and family are being damaged by his untreated behavior.
- After 10 years of marriage, a wife reports her husband's depression and anxiety have destabilized their home, compounded by excessive daily exercise and work absences. The husband refuses to maintain therapy, blaming his employer for his struggles.
- The husband's routine of five hours daily exercise has damaged his relationship with their two children, who want his presence but receive little. He quits therapy once it addresses his core issues, refusing accountability.
- Dear Abby advises the wife to prioritize the children's welfare by issuing an ultimatum: the husband must commit to consistent therapy, or she will leave and take the children with her.
- Addressing a separate concern, Abby suggests the wife tell her friend that extended travel makes her "anxious." She recommends avoiding details about trips taken with other, more compatible friends.
- To navigate these difficult decisions, the wife is encouraged to enlist emotional support for herself. Abby notes that counselors often require their own therapists, emphasizing professional guidance's necessity.
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Chicago Sun Times
Toronto SunDear Abby: Man's excuses and absences continue to expand
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 10 years. Ever since I have known him, he has had issues with depression and anxiety. I have tried to support him through these diagnoses.He has attempted to go to therapy several times, but he never sticks with it. Once the therapist gets to the point where they start to get into what he needs to work on, he quits. He claims no one understands what he is going through. This has impacted every asp…
Dear Abby: My husband knows he needs therapy but doesn’t stick with it
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 10 years. Ever since I have known him, he has had issues with depression and anxiety. I have tried to support him through these diagnoses. He has attempted to go to therapy several times, but he never sticks with it. Once the therapist gets to the point where they start to get into what he needs to work on, he quits. He claims no one understands what he is going through. This has impacted every as…
Dear Abby: My husband quits therapy when it gets hard and blames everyone but himself
Dear Abby: I have been married to my husband for 10 years. Ever since I have known him, he has had issues with depression and anxiety. I have tried to support him through these diagnoses.
Dear Abby: How do I help my mentally ill husband who won’t help himself?
Dear Abby: I have been married to my husband for 10 years. Ever since I have known him, he has had issues with depression and anxiety. I have tried to support him through these diagnoses.
Dear Abby: My husband refuses to get help for his mental health issues. I feel like I’m going at it alone
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 10 years. Ever since I have known him, he has had issues with depression and anxiety. I have tried to support him through these diagnoses.
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