Posted by Dinah on December 1, 2004, at 9:06:19
In reply to Re: My marriage isn't in jeopardy » Dinah, posted by alexandra_k on November 30, 2004, at 3:42:43
I probably didn't emphasize the more positive aspects of our relationship. I think my husband is overall a good father. He's brilliant and funny and makes me laugh. He's a good responsible man.
I think of our marriage as being like a wave, with crests and troughs. And marriage and commitment are what get us through those times we don't like each other too much, back to the times when we do.
My parents detested each other. And I KNOW we don't give those vibes to our son. Tension yes, dislike no.
But you're right about the modelling. I'm not sure what to do about it though. I try to show appropriate levels of emotion, but I don't consider it fair to burden him the way my parents burdened me. Perhaps I don't have the balance just right yet.
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