Phil is unable to sit still, overwhelmed with emotion and anxiety, reacting physically to his distress.
He voices his fixation on his wife's admission of having feelings for another man, feeling confused and betrayed.
Dr. Kovitz, his therapist, listens patiently and attempts to provide perspective, emphasizing his wife's honesty and difference between feelings and actions.
Phil is struggling with the reality that his previous understanding of his marriage is now challenged.
Dr. Kovitz encourages Phil to consider the constant nature of change within people and relationships, hinting that their marriage has inevitably evolved.
Phil reveals his wife has been hiding that she is no longer employed at her company, intensifying his feelings of disconnect and insignificance.
He feels like his marriage has become unpredictable, exacerbating his emotional distress.
Dr. Kovitz suggests looking at the situation from a more compassionate angle, considering that Phil's wife may be protecting him from further stress because of his mental health issues.
Phil recalls his wife's negative reactions to interactions with her boss, supporting Dr. Kovitz's theory that she may have left her job for valid personal reasons.
Dr. Kovitz advises Phil that it's crucial to have an open conversation with his wife to address their issues and his concerns.