Dealing with Mid-Life Crisis

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But he really corresponded to what you're describing, Bluetree: married, recently became the father of a young child, bored with his relationship.

For some reason that word "bored" just makes me see red. Sure, you can be unhappy with a relationship, or worried, or sad or feel like you're in the wrong place, but BORED?? Bored is respectless, bored implies it's somebody else's fault, bored means you can't be bothered to make an effort. So boo-hoo.

And how is it possible to be "bored" when you have a small child? Frazzled, worked off your head, tired, sure - but bored?

Sorry, this just gets me. To me agreeing to have and raise a child is a much bigger commitment than marriage vows. I have every sympathy with parents who cannot struggle through those first tough years without trouble or even splitting up, but geez louise, give it a fighting chance and don't start moaning that you're "bored". You just brought a new life into the world, so suck it up and be responsible.

No offence meant to you, Grog!