impossible situation #2

[Dom R]

I'm glad you got YOUR issues straightened out.
Yes, I know there are underlying problems. After knowing her for close to 15 years, I actually know what some of the issues are.

Unfortunately, that doesnt help any.

I hear a lot of closeness between what you say, and my W. especially the "coper" and not wanting to show weakness. But she hates counsellors. She will probably never get help. Not from "a professional". Not from me, either.

it's rather sad. i feel bad for her. i want to help her. i care about her very much, and dont want her to suffer.
but if she doesnt want me to help her, there's nothing i can do.

I'm curious, about yout statement of " It took me three attempts at getting help before I was ready to open up and be honest that I needed it."

Why did you first seek to "get help" in the first place?