She took a non-urgent call during the climax of our TV show, then said I overreacted.
While eating lunch together recently and having a conversation, a text came in and she interrupted our talk to respond. I voiced my feelings about being made to feel second class and asked if she couldn’t have waited to address this, unless it was timely or very important. She acknowledged it wasn’t a time-sensitive issue but said she wasn’t being disrespectful. I told her that I disagreed with that and asked her to please prioritize in similar situations.
I found this extremely rude and asked her again to prioritize these situations. She tells me I am overreacting.The technology is a factor here, but a bigger part may be a desire to have more meaningful time with your wife. You’ll get more quality time, and feel less annoyed about interruptions, if you approach this proactively and map out times that you can feel appreciated and show your appreciation for your wife.: I have a friend who has struggled with mental health issues following a breakdown a few years ago. She has a diagnosis and is on medication.
I know that no one can make the decision to get better but her. It’s hard to watch her suffer, and it’s also frustrating to know that she could do something about it but won’t. If she reacts negatively, hold your ground and tell her you’ll be there for her when she cools off. It’s up to her to accept the outstretched hand .Harriette Cole: My traumatized husband says real men don’t do therapy
Ask yourself what you need to feel safe in this friendship and relate to her from that place. That will keep you from getting too drawn in but will still provide her with someone to call when she’s ready to seek help.
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