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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The fact that you mentioned vacations twice and it's only been 3 years since you've taken one leads me to believe you're a selfish, entitled, out of touch jerk.

Your husband is fighting for his life. Figure it the f out, lady.[/quote]

I'm with the poster.  It sounds like you husband has sunk low, and could really use your continued support and understanding.  If the shoe were on the other foot, you'd like him to stick with you through thick and thin.  Did we ever get to the root of the depression?  It would help if you worked out with him, getting in shape is a good step to getting started.  And a little resume polishing wouldn't hurt.  I assume in the years you've been together, you've tried everything, but you have to jar him, and stay by his side (if possible).  Again, things can be overwhelming, but I believe that's the wrong time to tuck tail and run.

This is your husband, and partner, let's see past this and get back to business.  Get his fat ass to the gym, and get busy...[/quote]

I don't understand when PPs like this say that she just needs to stick by him and support him. What if there's truly no end in sight? Should she commit to supporting him for 10, 20, 30 years? It sounds like he won't get a job until he's forced to, and her supporting the family by herself means he's not being forced to.

The unfortunate reality is that the longer someone is unemployed, the less likely he is to ever find a job again. So the longer the husband isn't forced to fend for himself, the less likely he is to EVER be employable again.

I'm in the same boat, OP, and I'm leaving in August. Good luck.[/quote]

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