Ask Amy: Adults’ anger leads to children’s tears
Do not throw your relationship away over this. Do talk about it. You should express everything that you are thinking and feeling, and she should listen and learn from you.
If you find you are holding onto resentment and hard thoughts, a marriage counselor could help to guide you through this.
Dear Amy: “Betrayed Wife” said that her husband’s friend “Steve” forcibly kissed her and that despite this her husband maintained the friendship.
I don’t think your response was strong enough. I wonder if the husband is suffering from cognitive decline.
– Concerned
Dear Concerned: I raised the possibility that “Steve” might be abusing the husband’s vulnerability; cognitive decline could explain the husband’s response.
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