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I suspect that's why so many of the letters above were negative and so full of spite. Those who have had similar problems--losing a job, struggling to find a new one--tend to criticize themselves so much already, it's easy to get angry at someone who vicariously criticizes them by having fights with a partner in the same job-searching situation.
I'm sad to see this happen, because they miss the important point: that people grow and solve their problems.
Yes, Ms Belger was overcritical, and her husband probably suffered more than he deserved from that. And yes, Ms Belger found out--by herself!--where the truth was, grew up, and learned something. And both of them are now happier.
Why the need to overcriticize her, especially after she learned her lesson and grew up?
