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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Let him quit and join.  Why is DH obligated to be responsible for the family's finances and be miserable on behalf of everyone else?  You have enough to get by even if neither of you work.[/quote]

Like I said though, it’s not just money. That’s a lot of it but our teen has some concerning behavioral challenges (cutting when stressed) and staying on top of him and managing him is a 2 person job. I don’t think it’s a good time for him to take a new pressure filled job.[/quote]

Mom of a kid like yours. If your timeline for agreeing to a job move relates to this, you might as well say no forever. Your kid might not even launch. These issues often become a lifestyle and you have to learn to live with it and get what you need and want personally out of life.

FWIW, both of us changed to bigger and more stressful jobs (albeit not at the same time) and still manage our son’s mental health care. We gave each other full agency to make our own decision and then supported each other, which sometimes meant taking on more and different responsibilities for awhile. We both know what it takes to keep our son safe and as well as possible so there was no need for a conversation about it. [/quote]

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