Thanks for your reply...with two sons of your own,you are in the "expert" category when it comes to parenting. It must have been extremely difficult to parent your 20 yr old,in light of your wife's attitude and it may be where some of your maritial conflict originated. I am sorry to hear that your older son displayed oppositional behavior throughout his adolescence and can imagine how this must taken a toll on your wife. The "tough love" approach you both initiated several weeks ago is bound to effect your wife(and you) emotionally. This is a painful course of action and stirs up guilt and remorse in the parent. You mentioned having some problems, recently, with you wife and I wonder if this is at the core of her unhappiness. She needs extra TLC from you at this point and of course lots of patience on your part.
Things are going well today with my son..it really is a "day to day" thing.I talked to my H last night and told him that I need more time and attention from him right now. Every evening he delves into his own "interests and hobbies" and I am left alone.I told him our marriage needed some time from him,too. He agreed on all fronts,but,didn't offer any positive suggestions.Any ideas for me,C2H?
Have a wonderful day ...Jenny
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...Jenny
