I’ve watched my partner’s entire personality change based on when he’s in employment and when he’s not. He’s an intelligent, responsible and hard working man who just relocated closer to me, so of course looking for a job in a new city will take a while. I have been completely understanding and supportive but it seems like he’s punishing me and himself because he isn’t working. He is always on edge, taking everything personally and not comfortable because he doesn’t feel as independent anymore, but we are married! I’m not really sure what to do and a part of me wants to avoid him until he starts working so he can be happy again…
I make more than enough for the both of us and clearly understood and prepared myself to be supportive while he settles down here but he seems to have not prepared himself mentally or emotionally for how difficult the job search may be. Is this behaviour normal?