u/Suspicious-Loss-7314

My spouse 58/M and I 55/F have been married 25 years. We have 3 young adult kids.

Many of our years together have been challenging. Really challenging for me because he does not support me emotionally at all. I'm just a feature in his life, and I don't feel like my opinions, needs, or wants matter.

Yes, we have tried individual and group therapy. It failed mainly because he will put on a "perfect" show for the therapist and I'm the only one who seems to have issues to discuss. It was a failure and I'm really not willing to try again with a different therapist. Because if he's not willing to be honest and make an effort to admit our issues, then it's just an expensive waste of time.

So my question: we have a trip planned without our kids in a few months. I'm excited about our destination, but I'm extremely nervous about spending that much time with him. I feel like it will be a make-or-break trip for our relationship.

if you have done this type of trip with your partner in a struggling relationship, how did it go? Do you have any tips or tricks? Any advice at all?

Hi all, my 81 year old mom has begun shuffling instead of walking normally. She has become very slow. She refuses to see her doctor about it.

Does shuffling mean mental decline/dementia? Or just age-related mobility issues? I'm worried.

Thanks.

Husband (55M) DX & Rx for work only. I swear he can't answer a question with yes or no. It's got to be a whole monologue. And if he's feeling at all defensive, it turns into a circular argument.

WHY?? Help me please. I'm at my wits end. I'm at the point where I just get up and walk away, but then he gets mad.

Conversations turn into him monologuing often. And if I interrupt to get a word in edgewise, then I'm the bad guy. So I just have to tolerate him going on and on with no chance of conversation anymore.

What are some phrases or strategies you used successfully to help with this?

Which resort in Islamorada should I choose?

Looking for a quieter vibe, not a party scene. Decent beach area (I know this can be a challenge in the Keys). Upscale accommodations without the price tag of a Ritz Carleton. Not a lot of kids. Nice dining options.

What say ye, Redditors?

JUST THIS WEEK I found out we are supposed to be storing the vials upright. Argh, why isn't this on the package inserts & directions???

Anyway, I have some BPI vials I received in early January that have been in the fridge stored in a bag and not upright. (BUD 10/17/26, I think).

So they've been stored "wrong" for a bit over 3 months. How bad is this? Should I worry? I really hate to waste it!!!!