But it soon escalated so much that Doug and Bonnie Main wondered if they’d be married much longer. And this is just because we’re both anxious about the same thing.”Neither was willing to address the elephant in the room: Bonnie’s health was failing. Healing Hearts Together is an educational program based on the groundbreaking work of Ottawa psychologist Sue Johnson, who says marital strife is a little discussed possible side-effect of serious health problems. Johnson says survivors are much less likely to have a heart attack if they are in a strong relationship. She says patients often want to get their affairs in order and worry about the burden placed on their spouse.

Source: National Post July 06, 2017 10:52 UTC