tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31529261.post7533860852163790373..comments2008-01-31T18:40:19.548+13:00Taliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130401107598135919noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31529261.post-12796374196777684382007-11-16T04:25:00.000+13:002007-11-16T04:25:00.000+13:00Hi Anon:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for commenting. <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, there is often an imbalance of power in relationships. I might suggest couple's counseling or individual if your partner is unwilling to go initially. A good therapist can usually engage your spouse in the process at some point.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>NancyNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08779726718910816302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31529261.post-64590433318332116812007-11-16T02:08:00.000+13:002007-11-16T02:08:00.000+13:00Terrific post.<BR/><BR/>I have found in my relationship with my husband I have to be more passive than I want to be. If I ask for something for myself, he either ignores my request, or flat out refuses it. I gave up a high=powered job after one of your children was diagnosed with a serious illness. In more than 20 years, he has continued on, saying he would like to give me a break, but when I ask, he will not. He will only allow me a "break" if he is part of it. I would like to do something without him occassionally -- something with the friends I do not get to see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com