Saturday, July 14, 2007

Depression

D: Part of the reason I have been teetering on the edge of depression is because I don't feel man enough to be married to you. I haven't finished school yet and I work a piece of shit job that can't support us.

Me: Baby, when we get married, we would be a team. Whatever goals we set for our family unit, we would achieve together. And that may mean I will have to be the primary breadwinner while you work and finish school.

D: I would feel like I'm not doing my part.

Me: As long as you go to work everyday and be the conscientious employee that I know you are and then go to class, study and make decent grades, then you are doing your part to make a better life for us. My part would be to work and keep the household running smoothly so you can focus on school.

D: You don't see that as unfair?

Me: No, fairness is not always measured in dollars and cents. It can be measured in sweat. If you're not doing the work to hold up your end of the bargain, then that would be unfair.

D: Well, maybe if you told me that while you were here, holding me, then I would feel better. I could just be depressed because I miss you.

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