Sorry, I didn't mean to sound like I was disapproving of what Mickey did. I'm just trying to explain that his wife has legitimate reasons to be depressed. He keeps describing her behavior as lazy, but it sounds like text book depression, and from what he's said, I can see why she might be.

Again, I'm sorry if it sounded like I was attacking Mickey. I really didn't mean to.

Mickey, you say you're having problems with your wife, that there's something missing in your marriage, and you come here for advice, yet you reject the advice out of hand because you don't think it's what we think it is. All I know about the situation is what you've said, and that information tells me that your wife at least should see a counselor. That's all I can say.

Again, I'm not attacking. I know it's hard to hear tone over the internet, so try to imagine this said in a gentle if confused tone.