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Recent content by SunFlower

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    Marriage issues

    Digging up this thread. We've now been to couples counseling a number of times. I have found it a good place to get my voice heard. Wife doesn't think it has helped at all, as she does not perceive any progress at home between the sessions. It has shed light on that we indeed are very...
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    Marriage issues

    Just wanted to say that I've read your very insightful replies, several times. Digesting it and hoping to know what to say/do in a while. Thanks!
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    Marriage issues

    I'm sure you're right. I might have had bad luck before with that, finding the right therapist seems like it can be a long journey... I realize now that "resentment" might have been a bad choice of words (english isn't my native tongue). It's not like I'm constantly gritting my teeth, more...
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    Marriage issues

    I appreciate your honesty. We have storms now and then. You make a good point that I need to get better at stating my opinion, and follow up on it. I guess it's a self-esteem issue.
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    Marriage issues

    Thanks for your reply! We've been to individual counseling (same counsellor) for a long time a couple of years back. That helped some, but she's now reluctant to therapy. Couples counselling has been brought up during some arguments but we've not taken action on it. I fear that couples...
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    Marriage issues

    Thanks for your reply! I think she knows somewhat how I feel. I don't feel that I can be completely open about this, as she has abandonment issues and would probably think that I want to separate right away. I fear her reactions, as they are usually pretty strong. You make some very good...
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    Marriage issues

    Hello everyone! I'm self-diagnosed. I didn't have any relationship until 29 years of age when I met my wife. This is now 14 years ago (time flies fast...). We have two kids that are 11 and 9. They don't display any AS traits so far. The first couple of years in the r/s were great. It's been a...
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    Goodbye my friends

    Sorry that you felt a need to go. I've read some of your posts and it sounds like we are dealing with similar issues. I hope you find the peace and balance that you need.
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    Do you have a difficulty with saying no?

    I get a lot of anxiety when I say "no", like I have to do my utmost to please people.
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