Has this happened to you? You're usually comfortable sharing everything with your partner, but you got laid off, and for some reason, you want to keep it from them. I found out last Wednesday that my last day will be next week, and I still can't seem to find the courage or desire to tell my wife. I can't tell if I'm embarrassed or concerned that she'll be worried.

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Happens to the best of us. Just relax and come to terms with it on your own. Maybe you're not able to figure out the way ahead, and appearing clueless or helpless in front of your wife isn't your favorite feeling. Take your time and know that you'll figure it out. Good luck!

Think about what the end game will be. Will you start hanging out at cafes all day long so your wife thinks you're at work? Lying by omission is still lying. I know it's a difficult thing to talk about, but you're in it together. The longer you go without telling her, the harder it will become.

Let your wife support you during this time. It's understandable to feel anxiety about how you will be perceived based on this information, but she is supposed to be your biggest supporter. I know I would be devastated if I found out my husband was keeping this kind of thing from me

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