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Originally Posted by Travelinglady
Oh, my. Cutting off a whole family seems extreme and even selfish. Would he be willing for the both of you to talk to a counselor?  It could be some of his behavior might even be associated with his depression, methinks. |
I think it is connected to that. Suspect there are feelings of abandonment and control issues as well. Maybe some jealousy? And it is extreme. I don't mind compromising on things and I'll agree when I think they're in the wrong. But it seems like the only thing that will convince him that I do put him first would me to have a big blowout with them. That's not my style. I'm just not an angry person and don't tend to get into arguments -- particularly since I can usually at least understand the other person's point of view.
Unfortunately, he doesn't like therapy. He's tried it before solo and it didn't work. He's convinced therapy doesn't work and psychologists just keep you hooked to make more money off of you.
A lot of this is, I think, related to a recent drop in his mood. Hopefully he'll have a tick back up soon.