Sarah is facing tension at home, and the stakes feel high. To keep things constructive, a practical first step is suggesting couples counseling or family therapy.
A therapist can guide hard conversations, teach coping strategies, and help both sides hear each other without defensiveness.
Choosing therapy signals commitment: Sarah wants solutions, not win–lose fights, and she needs a safe space where her worries are taken seriously.
With support and structure, they can navigate this rough patch together. (A related reader dilemma: saying no to unpaid babysitting for three nieces/nephews—and why setting boundaries matters.)