Hi Briget,

I don’t think your reasons unpopular at all. You don’t like the way he is acting right now, but you remember the way you dealt with life while you were sick, and you are willing to let him see himself through his crisis. Yes, I do know how much an illness can disrupt a person’s attitude and interactions with family and friends. There are solid financial reasons to remain married, and when you said “forever” you meant “forever”, and still mean it. You believe that underneath it all, the man you married is still there, and can be brought to the forefront again.

I’m learning a lot from all of you, so thank you for sharing your perspectives.

Pen