From being a high-flying wealthy couple to farmers who worked from dawn to dusk.
This is what Kirstie Alley and Tim Allen did in the movie For Richer or Poorer. The movie shows how tough the change can be.
How do you deal with your marriage when you hit a bad spot in life?
These real life situations tell us how couples have successfully handled life-changing situations in their marriage.
Riding the Rocky Road
Psychiatrist Dr. Dayal Mirchandani says, "Remember that most men shut down emotionally when they go through a traumatic experience. So if you find your husband distant, give him his space. But, make sure you stay in the background."
While your husband is pushing you away, he still needs and yearns for love, support and help from you.
Dr. Dayal Mirchandani gives you a four-step plan to help your husband and yourself through these tough times:
1. Recognise the Problem
Your husband will close up after a traumatic experience. So, in order to help him, you first need to recognise the problem.
2. Give Him Space
He will want you around, but want to be alone at the same time. So, allow him his space, but make sure that you are the shoulder to cry on when he needs you.
3. Look for Resources
He may not open up completely to you. This is when you could probably depend on your extended family for some emotional help. Think of someone in the family who your husband is comfortable talking to, someone you know he will open up to.
4. Too Much Advice Is Bad!
During a bad phase, your husband will get advice from all and sundry. But remember that too much of advice will only push him into his shell and make him feel worthless.
Be there for him but make sure that you do not talk him into his shell.
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