My husband has a very hard time dealing with some of the things I experienced in my high school days. I find it very difficult to comfort him. I have tried explaining that I was young and ignorant and that I cannot change the past now, although I would if I could. The ironic thing about this whole situation is that his past is almost identical to mine as far as what we experienced, which makes it even harder for me because I am of the opinion that he should understand considering the similarities. He claims it is because he loves me so much and cannot deal with the thoughts that go through his mind about my past. I could just as easily say the same about his, but I don't. I am bothered, I won't lie, but I deal with it by reminding myself that he was young and made mistakes, just as I did. What can I do? He is making himself sick over it - literally? He has been very depressed about it for a few days now. I am of the opinion that I should never discuss my past with him ever again. Is that how it should be? Any suggestions would help. I even considered making an appointment for us with a psychologist.
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