Help, it seems my 35 year old wife is in MLC #12

[missmyfriend]

I agree with PH and Grace. There is bad guilt and good guilt. Guilt about not being "present" with your children is good guilt, especially if it is felt internally and not brought on by someone forcing it on them.

I still think this is an illness. Yes, it is one that can be overcome with time but remember that temptation (which MLC is full of) is relentless. Rarely is it worth it when you give in. Initially it might be fun but what comes with giving in is usually very unpleasant and can cause depression.