My father-in-law is recovering from surgery and staying with us, and my partner and I are fighting about everything — how much help he needs, whether I'm being welcoming enough, whether they're being realistic about his limitations — and the stress is fracturing our teamwork.
More people experience this than they realize.
Caring for a third person reveals fault lines in partnership, especially when love and duty pull in different directions.
“Where Are You with Acute illness and recovery?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.