An Evening with Frasier
Since my beloved wife is in training as a Mental Health professional, our evenings together often turn into time with Frasier.
The show is a way for us to cuddle up and enjoy downtime together when all the items on our work list are taken care of.
It is amusing to me to hear my wife agree or disagree with the sentiments of the characters. Freudian psychology is the main influence in the show whether that is in jest or agreement with Sigmund.
Personally, I find myself agreeing with the Martin Crane method. Martin, Frasier’s Dad, has a way of keeping things simple and speaking through all the “Mumbo Jumbo” as he calls it.
In the midst of deciphering the lingo of the psychology world, I find myself appreciating the perspective that my wife has on relationships.
It takes a great deal of skill and sacrifice to work as a counselor. There are parts of your life that are never to be shared with those you love. There is a real sense of being alone and unable to change anything about it.
There is not much I can do to comfort my love while she works with clients. That is a hard thing for a husband to do.
What I can share with her is the world she inhabits by hearing what she hears and laughing at the humor she understands.
It is not easy work - I would just as soon turn on an action movie and watch her fall asleep. However, my well being is tied up in hers and learning what terms like locus of control mean.
In defence of my TV habits, I just watch crime shows to keep abreast of what the justice system is up to so they won't catch me - they sent me a letter to serve on a jury...and then, thought better....yeah, good call, lol
I’m guessing you will neither confirm nor deny you are up to something, John?
To comment on the last thing - the quote. To a perfectionist, one can never achieve perfection because they wouldn't be satisfied getting there!
I've never watch Frasier. John isn't a sitcom guy. Like you do with Abi, I yield to what he wants to watch so it's mostly drama, criminal minds, law and order, 48 hours. Very uplifting stuff. lol
I can imagine how difficult your wife's job is and appreciate the sacrifices she has to make. It must be tough for her to not be able to tell you what she's burdened about regarding a client, and kind of a helpless feeling for you when you can help carry that burden.
Lol, and that is the perfect answer.
You must be well versed on how the court system works and the psychology of people watching those shows. :)
As a certain book says that we both adore, “to whom much is given, much is expected.” It is a tough life, and we are well equipped to serve within it.
Yes...very well versed. Book 'em Dano!
I asked my therapist how she can handle listening to so much heartbreak and sadness day in and day out. Katie told me, "I have a therapist." She didn't have a kind husband like you though, we became friends and her life was pretty tough too. Hold each other tightly and don't let go <3
Mmm, yes.
Hugs from KY to OK, @reddust!
hehaha lol what i just say ;p
Lol. ;)
Well that is a nice way to spend the time.
while yeah I agree with the quote buddy !
Yes, it is. Glad you like it!
Haha yeah... rightly or wrongly, 'speaking the lingo' makes one seem more competent. I remember my former boss fawning over a vendor because of all the technical terms he used.
Haha, it’s crazy how a few terms make all the difference.
Nice post
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