Anyone who thinks that their spouse doesn't discuss their relationship with a trusted friend or family member is kidding themselves.
Is he unhappy that your family doesn't like him? Well, his behavior is the cause of that. He wants to pretend that he can do whatever he wants with no consequences, but that's not how the world works.
If he starts running himself down again, try saying what I suggested before: that you are sorry that he feels that way, but you have faith that he can be whatever kind of man he wants to be. Don't call him "husband of the year" or try to flatter him; the reason it didn't work last time is because you both know it's not true right now.
Me: 44, Wife: 39 M: 17 years T: 20 years Bomb on 08/25/09 1/13/10: MC started 1/28/10, 2/8/10: More bombs 8/28/10: Wife moved out No talk of D, no movement
