Husband Is Deeply Depressed (How Can I Help?)

Husband Is Deeply Depressed (How Can I Help?)

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[rebeccaoprea]

Moving, marriage, having children, changing jobs, etc. are all major life transitions.

[dougprentice]

Good advice. You may feel called. But that doesn't mean everything will fall into place, without planning.

[NickRaeff]

As a Christian, I am a HUGE skeptic of people that claim, “God said [insert whatever]” or, “God called us to [insert here]” ... think, people!!

[daishamariee]

If "god is calling you" to that place. Don't get up and go. You need to plan and finance your way there, as if its a goal or milestone. Especially if you have little ones depending on you to protect and take care of them.

[mistahtut]

Speaking as a Catholic, the idea that “God called me” to do something should be approached with discernment, humility, and prudence. The Church teaches that God does call individuals to specific vocations or missions, but it also emphasizes the importance of aligning any perceived calling with Scripture, Church teaching, and the use of reason.

[john]

I cringe so hard every time I hear someone say the "Lord Lead them" to something. It's always followed up by a bad decision that someone didn't want to be accountable for. Don't these people ever wonder why "The Lord" sucks so bad at communicating and has to resort to "feelings" that are 100% indistinguishable from your own thoughts in your head??

[DoughDashWord]

Entrepreneurship is hell. Point blank period. Now I door dash full time and make $1400-$1600 a week. To hell with my passion. Lol

[hommy]

My free opinion: This is so doable. They are both discouraged, and in the thick of it, but they will find the help to nudge them forward and be able to take care of themselves, each other, and their sweet family. This one is a go!! Yes, lots of transitions but moves also have a magical way of helping you see life from a new perspective. Also, babies grow quickly and there will be a new season shortly.

[paulaqueirosz]

I feel her pain... my impression is that she will do everything in her power to help the guy, and he is just going to ignore her...

[DoughDashWord]

I love what you said about God calling us or am I trying to escape the pain.

[kara]

"The Lord called us".. There are a lot of grass is greener expectations in that statement. Sounds stressful.

[kevinhook]

I read or heard. Ask the next question. Ok God you want us to move here. When should we move? Should we buy or rent? Should we wait until kids are in school? Should I keep my job and commute, or start my own thing?

The point is to remain in him, not get your orders and say thanks see you later we got it from here.

[catherinenelson]

North Carolina? That's not a different state, that's a whole different country!

[CheeseLayong]

I was there. She chose to walk away...with someone else! Lol

[Dbzman-]

I'm pretty sure I hear the lord telling me to move to Hawaii or gets on my nerves when people say that just say you wanted to move, it's funny how the lord never tells anyone to move to alaska, I'm pretty sure this guy is depressed because he had to follow this nutcase to the middle of nowhere

[miltoncat]

“We wanted to be away from things we don’t believe in.” Huh? Sounds like they deluded themselves into the ‘Lord leading’ them into running from their issues.

[colbyallen]

Almost in the exact same boat as this guy, except not twins. As a young husband, father, and professional . . . everything you do is for other people. Wives have it too, not a sleight and I acknowledge that. But when every single person you interact with is asking for your attention (wife, children, boss, etc.) you will feel like you aren’t doing enough because you can’t deliver everything. Choosing to do one thing means saying no to something else that is important. It’s not a matter of prioritizing, it almost getting to a point of apathy that others will be disappointed. It’s hard, I feel for him and her.

[michaelquyenthomas]

Hi Dr. Delony; after moving to the country, are you satisfied with you decision, or will you eventually move back to the suburbs/city?

[oljayoj]

His not giving bad advice the thing is his giving NO ADVICE. Just talking to talk.

[fire]

I don’t mean to sound like a jerk but I don’t know why couples have big families today. The cost of living is nuts and our country is in shambles. I know utopia does not exist and I am not saying that there even should be utopia.