The role of undiagnosed mental health conditions in the dissolution of marriage
Posted on February 24, 2022 by Lyubov Abrams, One of Thousands of Relationship Coaches on Noomii.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, adhd, or perhaps even autism. But so is your partner because they feel your pain.
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard a spouse say that they wish their signifcant other didn’t act the way they did. But what if in the background they had an undiagnosed condition? Would you treat them the same way? Or would you have empathy and understanding? The truth is we are not all trained behavioral specialists so we can’t recognize or diagnose conditions. But when it comes to your spouse, their mental health matters as it directly correlates with their overall happiness. If they are not happy, you are probably not happy in the marriage. It takes empathy and understanding to really rekindle the connection that may have been lost. Most couples walk away from each other before they have had a chance to understand what’s really lurking in the background. Take the time to figure out if your partner is struggling before you accuse them of “being a jerk” or “not caring.” A little empathy goes a long way and can save your marriage. Once you figure out what the problem is, then you can address it. Your marriage will be better once this happens.
