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What would have happened if he would have told you that he was sorry, but he was exhausted and had to go? I think the “stop whining” comment was on the rude side. This is really a tough situation.
On the one hand, our loved ones are supposed to be there for us when we need it. Even if all they can do is listen.
On the other hand, life still goes on while we’re in crisis. They still have jobs and responsibilities they have to attend to. They have their own health to think of as well.
I think what I would have done differently is simply hang up the phone when he fell asleep. He physically just didn’t have it in him to give you that extra attention you needed at that time. Sometimes we do have to deal with our issues on our own. I’m a night owl myself, when I’m having a rough night I come here. I also have a friend that is a night owl and if I’m having an especially bad night I’ll shoot her a text saying “bad night, if you’re up, call me.”
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I've been married for 24 years and have four wonderful children.
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