MaternalOne_
03-24-2009, 12:32 AM
My husband and I have been married 8 years and we have two daughters 6yrs and 21 mos. I am beginning to wonder if he is depressed. I am hesitant to talk to him because he is extremely moody and will become irate if I try. I am becoming very concerned with his appearance. He will wear the same clothing for days even after working outside and sweating. His clothing actually smells up the house. I have tried getting him to leave his clothing next to the washer so I can wash it but to no avail. I don't even want to be near him because the smell is so strong.
I am also concerned about him watching so much tv. He tells me that it is his way of relieving stress. He will watch tv from the time he wakes up in the afternoon(he works third shift) until he goes to work at night. He even eats his supper in front of the tv. When our girls are playing in the living room and making too much noise he yells because he can't hear his program. I always ask him what is more important our marriage, our kids or the tv and he completely ignores me because he is watching tv.
I have suggested couseling but he is not interested in going. He says he doesn't have a problem. Should I go myself? Does it help? Is anyone else in the same situation?
I am also concerned about him watching so much tv. He tells me that it is his way of relieving stress. He will watch tv from the time he wakes up in the afternoon(he works third shift) until he goes to work at night. He even eats his supper in front of the tv. When our girls are playing in the living room and making too much noise he yells because he can't hear his program. I always ask him what is more important our marriage, our kids or the tv and he completely ignores me because he is watching tv.
I have suggested couseling but he is not interested in going. He says he doesn't have a problem. Should I go myself? Does it help? Is anyone else in the same situation?