In a recent conversation with advice columnist Annie Lane, a stressed-out family sought guidance on how to support their 40-year-old daughter who is going through a difficult emotional period in her marriage. The daughter is experiencing major issues with her spouse and is unsure if she can continue in the relationship. However, her family is finding it challenging to provide the support she needs due to what they perceive as unreasonable expectations and behavior on her part.
The daughter expects her spouse to give her undivided attention on his day off, without allowing any interruptions for household chores or personal activities. This behavior has caused concern among her family members, who suspect she may be suffering from mental health issues or extreme insecurity.
While the daughter has started therapy, she is already looking for a new therapist, and her family is seeking advice on how to best support her. They are struggling to agree with her claims of spousal abuse, as they have not observed such behavior firsthand.
Annie Lane advises the family to consider seeking professional help themselves in order to navigate this stressful situation. It is important to support the daughter during this challenging time while also taking care of their own well-being.
For more advice columns and information on Annie Lane’s new anthology, “How Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?”, visit Creators Publishing. Readers can send their questions to dearannie@creators.com for future columns.
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