My friend's husband suffers from apathy. He is not depressed?

Question

He is apathetic when it comes to the kids and apathetic when it comes to his marriage. Do all middle aged men go through this? Does he need help? He has been this way for years. He refuses to go anywhere except work or do anything with the family and just sits in front of the TV when he gets home. The kids need a father and she needs a husband at least some times! What causes this? Is he bored with family life? What should she do? They have 5 kids.

Answer 1

He could be clinically depressed...or there maybe something missing from his life. You should see a pastor together or perhaps a therapist so he can explore what is wrong with him.