But I do beleive it is a form of a life transition that he is facing.
Most guys, at some point in their thirties, stop to re-evaluate everything in their life. From are they where they want to be to what kind of Father we are to what is going to be our legacy when we are gone.
These are tough decisions to ponder, and sometimes the choices aren't the best. Sometimes it is more than we can bear. Sometimes it a last gasp at freedom before we settle. I MAY be the deepest a guy ever gets with himself emotionally.
Every guy I know has gone through it, and most come out of it. I know that I did, and I came out of it a better person, although the damage I did may be a contribution to why I'm here. The distance and depression have come to haunt me later on.
But I came out with a new perspective, and better Father, Friend, and with the good lord's blessing.....Husband
Please protect yourself financially, Men tend to be more spending through this, and it WILL sneak up on you if you aren't aware what is going on.
Take this time to find yourself, and really be the person YOU want to be.
Since you are here, you might want to just stay here for a while....it is less confrontational than where you were....