Posted by fallsfall on January 27, 2004, at 21:17:05
In reply to Re: dealing with husbands depression « LOKIsDREAM, posted by Dr. Bob on January 26, 2004, at 1:09:02
Could you ask your husband if he could schedule a special therapy session that you could go to with him? Tell him that you want to help (you do), but that you aren't quite sure what to do in order to help him. You are quite justified in having your own needs. Somehow you need to negotiate so that both sets of needs are met. This is most likely if each of you has a good understanding of what the other is going through.
He may not want to share his therapist with you. If he doesn't, then go to see someone yourself, to figure out how to deal with this situation.
You may also find that couple's therapy will help.
He will be a very lucky man if you are willing to work with him to find a middle ground that works for everybody.
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