Posted by Kristi on February 24, 2002, at 16:27:21
In reply to Re: PMS vs. PMDD vs. Bipolar, posted by noa on February 24, 2002, at 16:07:47
> > I friend of mine suggested that I move out for 2 weeks per month and then back when it is over. Has anyone tried that?
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> Maybe that is the origin of the "red tent" phenomenon in many ancient (and current traditional) cultures---only they blamed it on the impurity of the blood!
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> Sorry to respond so flippantly. It is so hard to know what you should do, although I think Kristi's post is very thoughtful on the subject.
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> If you are at the point of considering a move out, albeit temporary and intermittent, maybe you could ask your wife to join you in some counseling about how to deal with this aspect of your marriage--ie, frame it not just as "her problem" but "our problem".
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> Do you think she'd give it a try?Thats a terrific idea. That way she won't feel alienated which could lead to defensiveness.
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