Just sat out there for like 20 min after work. Didn't even know I had it in me to cry but something about the pressure just broke. She was really sweet about it, didn't make it weird, just sat with me. But now I'm nervous about what it means or if she's going to worry about me differently. I'm usually the solid one. Is it weird that I kind of needed her to see it?
The fact that you let it out and she sat with you instead of fixing it is everything. A lot of guys don't have that. Be grateful for her and also... maybe check in with yourself about what's building up? 20 min of garage crying means something's been stacking.
That's actually a huge moment. Your wife sounds solid for not making it weird - that's real support. How are you doing now? Sometimes we need to just let it out.
Real talk - do you have anyone you talk to about work stress or life stuff regularly? Because that garage moment might be your system telling you something needs to change. Could be work, could be home stuff, could be both.
This hits. I had a moment like that last year and realized I hadn't actually processed anything in about 8 months - just white-knuckling through. Do you have someone you can actually talk to about what broke?
Not weird at all. Dads need to cry sometimes. The garage is an honest choice honestly - sounds like you weren't hiding from her, just needed your moment.
This hits. I had the exact same thing happen to me like 6 months ago - just random breakdown after thinking I was fine. Turns out I was bottling everything up about work and not sleeping enough. Took me addressing the actual problem before I felt better.
The fact that you were surprised you could cry makes me think maybe this wasn't just about today. Sometimes these things build for a while before they crack
Your wife sitting with you in the garage without making it weird is honestly what a partner should do. How are you feeling now a few days later?
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That moment when your wife just... gets it without making it a whole thing. That's the good stuff right there. Pressure builds and sometimes you just gotta let it out. Hope you're doing okay