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[quote=Anonymous]Hi - DW here. My DH and I almost have a role reversal- he's the emotionally available one and I'm the one who keeps a lot of emotions to myself, closes down when I'm upset etc. But I've gotten a lot better at communicating, mostly because DH is very patient and calm. I think calmness is a big factor. I think some people who close down are afraid of the other person's reaction when they do open up. Does your husband have a problem expressing all emotions or just negative ones? Did he grow up in a house where negative emotions were not expressed or, if expressed, were met with hostility or ignored? Or not validated (oh stop overreacting, etc.). From what you're saying it sounds like depression could be mixed in, and it sounds like he's working on it, which is a reason to hope. I know, for me at least, I'm so much better at communicating than I was- so people do change. It takes time though and effort on both parties. It sounds like you are both putting in the effort. [/quote]

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