Josh just read the title of the previous post but not the post yet. While Zach was sleeping, we talked. I told him how I feel and what he needs to change. I truly feel like we are going to work this out since he understands that the biggest issue is his no longer accepting me for who I am. It's the first time in a long time I feel like he listens.
He was the one to use the word "depression". He brought it up when I refuse to tell him for the 100th time what was wrong. The fact that he did see it makes a difference. He just started paying attention. I've had a lot more stressors then stress reducers and we talked about things he could do differently to help with that. Mostly, responding differently when I make corrections.
Marriage has ups and downs. Arguments happen. Now that he's listening and being open about what's bothering him, I'm no longer the only one doing the work. That's a big deal. I don't know if it will stick this time but it feels more permanent. The depression really is the blues. It seemed depression like but not long enough lasting concidering all the laughing Zach got out of me.
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