Dear Eric: He is so bad that it forced us to cut a vacation short because a terrible, over-the-top incident led me to tears (as usual). He drove us the three states back home and we haven’t b…
Dear Eric: My husband came from a highly dysfunctional family, which has contributed to his anger issues. I, also, came from a dysfunctional family, but I try to be the peacemaker.
Are you in counseling? With the triggers in your home life, you would do well to work through your own feelings privately with a counselor. You write that his rage left you in tears, as usual. Friend, this does not have to be your norm. A counselor may also be able to help you navigate larger existential questions about the marriage and guide you to a script that makes it clear to your husband that you won’t put up with more of the same.
Lastly, he might want to find a leukemia support group through a site like CancerCare.org. While his health has improved, he likely has emotional scars from his journey. You likely do, too. Cancer Care, and organizations like them, can also direct you to support groups for family members. Check them out and see if they’re a good fit.
Having to force down a “healthy” meal can sometimes put my evenings on a real low. I don’t mind cooking for the whole family, but she often insists, or she just takes the initiative. How can I let my wife know that I would like to cook tonight, please?Dear Healthy: Try a cooking calendar. Divvy up the labor and put in writing who’s running the kitchen on a given night. And if you don’t want to eat what she’s making, have leftovers from one of your nights. That’s my appetizer advice.
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