Hey, Seth, can hear me?

Yes, you can hear me, all right?

All right, are you both here? It's just me right now. Just you. Okay, no problem at all, no problem at all. So, gosh, sorry to hear about all that's going on. Break it down from your brother. Sure. Would you like me to start by reading my email? Sure. Hello, Steph. We've talked twice before and you've also spoken with my wife.

Last time we've spoke, just start by reading my email. Sure. Hello, Steph. We've talked twice before and you've also spoken with my wife.

Last time we've spoke, you pointed out that due to appeasing for much of our relationship

in the early going, it's the general unhappiness that my wife and I are experiencing

here to subsidy.

I've employed more assertiveness at your suggestion and found my wife a therapist.

In many ways, things have destabilized to a point where we can barely enjoy each other's company.

Both of our inner parents are in full force now, which has given way to me feeling extremely angry,

which has led to some fights between us.

One of these got physical, with both of us shoving one another, something

I've never done before and feel disgusted about. I'm angry all the time. Working out does help

some, but without a methodology that we both adhere to, things devolve rather rapidly. I feel

helpless and hopeless. I haven't been dreaming much lately, which also concerns me.

I feel like both of our parents must be laughing at how things have turned out.

I want to improve our situation, but also feel angry that I always,

that I feel like I always have to be the one to take initiative in improving our situation.

As this leans back into my prior appeasement,

sometimes I daydream of being alone. But

since we have kids, this is not an option. I don't want to be violent, especially around our

children. This feels like an emergency. I can use your clarity and always appreciate your time.

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