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[quote=Anonymous]OP, did he have a full neuropsych evaluation?  Sounds to me like he's got a personality disorder (maybe more than one) and maybe some hypomanic behaviors?  Still, this is about values and character - knowing to do the right thing.  And only you can decide what you're willing to put up with.

I've been struggling with something similar.  I've decided the only reason a diagnosis will save a marriage is if the person is able to change the behaviors.  The Dx is not an excuse and it doesn't mean you should put up with it.

I think the pandemic might have made some behaviors more obvious because of the time spent together and because the isolation exacerbates negative behaviors.  The guardrails of societal expectations and positive peer feedback fell by the wayside during lockdowns.

Also, is your DH on any meds now?  The wrong meds can also exacerbate the very things they are intended to treat, if the person's brain chemistry isn't the right match for the drug. [/quote]

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