Q&A How Long Is Too Long for Grieving?

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Question

I am listening to the lesson on grieving. It has been 3+ years now since D-day. I have days where the sadness still reaches out to bury me. My husband has not seen it necessary to begin any recovery work on himself. We have done EMS Online at my request but to me it was his just jumping through a hoop. I feel his unwillingness to seek help is an additional source of my sadness and anger. I don't want to go the path of bitterness. John talks about pathological grief, when it goes on too long. How long is too long in the case of infidelity? I am well past the 18-24 month check point. I feel so stuck.

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