Posted by annierose on February 28, 2006, at 16:57:28
In reply to lowering expectations--healthy?, posted by gardenergirl on February 25, 2006, at 17:15:42
Hi GG -
I think this is something you can bring up in marriage counseling. Have you ever mentioned to your husband that it's important to you to just acknowledge special events with something simple, like a card, or flowers?
I understand what Dinah is saying about the strengths and weaknesses each partner brings to a marriage. But lowering expectations, for me, is something different. My T is trying to help me raise my expectations for help around the house and with the children. Set the bar high. Sometimes it is just easier doing things by myself, but I should be able to DEPEND on him for some needs. If not, I might as well be a single mother.
Wait --- where did I de-rail my thought? Anyway, marriage is hard, it's work. Good luck with the counseling.
Sorry to read you were sick last week. The bug really bit you good. I'm crossing my fingers I can escape the flu season this year.
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