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Subject: Re: Lack of spousal support

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Cap'n Nemo

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Date Posted: 18:10:52 07/22/04 Thu
In reply to: Meg 's message, "Lack of spousal support" on 14:33:51 07/22/04 Thu

We are uncomfortable with change and with the new. Probably your husband is reacting in this way because he is fearful of the changes this may bring in your lives. And yes, braces is a change.

I was the one who balked at the price of braces and thought my teeth looked okay despite the moderate crowding. It wasn't awful, so I was okay with the looks of my teeth. But what pushed me into braces was saving my teeth. I do not--I repeat, DO NOT--want dentures in the future if I can avoid them.

I still hate the expense, though we are paying as we go.
My spouse is very supportive of my having braces--she had them 10 years ago--and compliments me on my improving smile.
What a sweetie!!

Hang in there, and get support here. My guesss is that your spouse will get used to the idea of braces and change his attitude.

>I'm 33 and just got my braces on today. I'm not
>feeling very confident about my appearance at the
>moment. My husband isn't crazy about the idea of me
>getting braces. He said he is most concerned about
>the cost. When he saw me with the braces for the
>first time today, he just snickered and said he
>thought I was getting the braces that are clear.
>(I've got the Damon clear brackets--but there is still
>a lot of obvious metal showing). Not exactly the
>response I had hoped for. So, any suggestions for
>dealing with a less than supportive spouse? Do the
>spouses get used to the braces eventually???????
>
>Thanks!

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Re: Lack of spousal support	Audra	18:19:06 07/22/04 Thu