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Marriageis built on the promise to stand by each other through lifes toughest moments.
So when thisRedditorbecame seriously ill, he trusted his wife would be there for him.
Instead, she brushed off his condition, calling him dramaticeven as it worsened and he eventually needed surgery.
Now, hes left wondering if their relationship is worth saving or if its time to walk away.
Of course, something like a common cold is unlikely to ruin a relationship.
Experts suggest that how a medical crisis affects a marriage often depends on the existing dynamics between the spouses.
Certainly, it brings some couples together.
They recognize how they really feel about each other, the petty stuff drifts away.
Marc Chamberlain, co-author of the Seattle study.
Needless to say, it requires honesty and open communication.
She also encourages couples to lean on friends, adult children, and neighbors for support.
I certainly would work hard to have a go at help it not happen, she said.
Whatever the background is, thats a heavy load to carry as the person who does the divorcing.
Youve got to live with that.
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