'Help! I hate my husband!'

A lot of couples that come to me for marriage counseling are in despair. They have decided they hate their spouse, particularly my female clients, and don't know what to do about it. However, it's important to break down what they mean when they say "hate" and then explore what's behind those feelings. This video explores the phrase I hear often on social media and in my office.

Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships.

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[dowardwashington]

Ma'am you are 100% right....There are only 2 people in this life:
1.) There's a group of people who see true love as that parental agope love that is totally unconditional & without speaking can answer your every want.
2.) The Disney fairytale damsel in distress person who believes in their "soul mate" somehow being a Super 🦸🏾‍♂️ Simp/ Prince 🤴🏿  Charming character who's total existence is centering around serving you and your needs while being able to somehow turn-off all of their own needs & wants for the perfect lifestyle that you demand.

[sscc]

Hello, I'd like to say I really enjoy your videos you share. I am a SAHM of three children 5 yrs and younger. I have been in a unhealthy relationship for 8 years. I am very unhappy & feel I've reached the end of the rope with my husband. I also feel I'm trapped because I'm 100% financially dependent on my husband. ( I have no income, savings ect ect) I have reached a point of having zero desire or interest in trying to work things out, as things have been like a broken record on repeat with my husband. I feel I've tried everything. His personality, actions and behavior have been the same for years. I feel divorce is not an option because I have no income, I would like to remain home with my children & young infant. & it scares me of the responsibilities i would have to take on if I were to divorce. I also don't want to separate my children from their father. Ect ect. There are many factors. I am aware that I would not financially be able to care for myself or my children if I were to leave my husband. Certain things my husband has done have been unforgivable. & the exhausting & draining & annoying cycle always repeats. I am extremely unhappy & drained. And lost all desire to want to be close. I feel he doesn't deserve intimacy and also feel extremely annoyed whenever he tries. The way he has treated me over the years he has always apologized for, but then a week later goes back to him old self. Any advice or suggestions or thoughts ...would be much appreciated. Thank you