“My son and his wife seem to be really struggling with their relationship. They have only been married 7 years. I have tried to help by suggesting they each don’t work so much and that they don’t spend so much time on their phones and take little walks together. They sometimes go separate ways for weekends and holidays. They have never said there is a problem. I offered to dog-sit while they go out and spend time together. I don’t know what else to suggest. Please help.”
There is no doubt you are well intentioned and desire what is best for your son and his wife. I suggest you make clear to them how much you care and then trust them to find their unique path as husband and wife (or not).
It is not that I do not share your hope that your son and his wife’s marriage survives and thrives – but they may well be already thriving.
The issues you identify (if they are issues) are seldom solved by walks together or more time spent away from work and more time together. Something deeper is revealed in their behaviors that must be addressed – if these are problems to the couple.
Your son and his wife may be happy with things to remain just as they are.
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