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The Hard times

Started by Diana , author of A Little Bit of Life 2/25/2010 10:49:18 AM
I just did a blog post on this but I wanted to hear from others too. Right now dh and I are going through a lot. We are both extremely stressed and edgy. Mainly he has issues that he's dealing with and trying to overcome but since we are married they effect me too. On top of that we are both stressed from work.

So my question is - how do you deal with it when both of you are stressed and you can't be there to support each other the way you should?

What do you do when you feel like you can't give anymore of yourself then you already have?

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Reply by Shmonae

author of Pink Moss 3/5/2010 10:25:51 AM
Pray.
I know that sounds like an elementry answer, but it is true.  There have been times I have wanted to run away from my house screaming :)) but then somehow I stick it out.  Marriage is never easy.  Some of the ways I have learned to deal with stress in a marriage are:
*Always look for the good in your spouse.  There have been times (when I needed this advice the most) that all I could find was to give my hubby a compliment and heart felt thanks for taking out the trash...I was half laughing inside, but guess what?!  It worked!! He tried more and more to pitch in because I gave him a big hug and tell him thanks.
*Work on yourself.  The only one you can really change is yourself anyway.  If you have a better attitude, it will be contagious.
*Sometimes, you just have to hide. :)  This may not be something you would hear from others but I think it is important if you are feeling out of control to just breath.  Go listen to music, read, something to calm your mind. 
*Talk to friends...I think this is a great place to do that because you don't have to worry about anyone (in family etc.) treating your hubby different if you are frustrated and just need to vent for a minute.
 
I don't have all the answers.. but these have worked for me. Here is a link to a post I recently wrote about this.
 

I think Janae gave you some great advice.  After 7 1/2 years of marriage, I'd say she hit the nail right on the head.  I would only add a couple of things:
 
Don't ever go to bed mad.  Get to a happy place with one another before the day ends.
 
Be willing to swallow your pride and admit you're wrong.  Obviously, this only comes into play if you're actually in the wrong.  But this is my biggest hurdle.  I hate having to admit that I was wrong and apologizing is not an easy thing for me.  
 
And just to add a little to one of Janae's points - if you have to hide and get some alone time that's totally okay.  But be willing to give him what he needs as well.  
 
Communication is the key.  If you and your husband have good communication skills and talk it all out, then you'll be fine.  
 
Blessings to you and your husband!

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