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Why is it so hard for husband to play with the kids?
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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 227261" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>Can you ask him point-blank about his behavior? Sometimes addressing things head-on can open their eyes. I know my husband is not the most self-aware person on the planet. When I've pointed out my observations of how his behavior affects others, he is usually quite suprised and will try to make amends and change as best he can. It can open the door to conversation about what might be driving his behavior too. In our case, husband is often overwhelmed by stressors and his coping mechanisms are destructive to his relationships. Getting him to talk after acknowledging the damage done is the next step, followed by action on his part to change. Which in his case, means medications and a visit to psychiatrist. It's taken a long time to get here, but I have to say that stating the obvious was what mine needed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 227261, member: 3444"] Can you ask him point-blank about his behavior? Sometimes addressing things head-on can open their eyes. I know my husband is not the most self-aware person on the planet. When I've pointed out my observations of how his behavior affects others, he is usually quite suprised and will try to make amends and change as best he can. It can open the door to conversation about what might be driving his behavior too. In our case, husband is often overwhelmed by stressors and his coping mechanisms are destructive to his relationships. Getting him to talk after acknowledging the damage done is the next step, followed by action on his part to change. Which in his case, means medications and a visit to psychiatrist. It's taken a long time to get here, but I have to say that stating the obvious was what mine needed. [/QUOTE]
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