Because I want to give it to you. [ Simply, and then with a little more carefulness to it. ] You're right, they're short term. If I found a therapist, would you talk to them? [ Because she can help, sure, she can try to sort through everything and reconcile him with it, but she's not a professional and sometimes it's easier to talk to a stranger. Then again, sometimes not. ] Running away doesn't work. Not in the end. You have to face it head-on.