Tag Page MarriageStruggles

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BenevolentBasilisk

11 Years, 2 Kids, and My Husband Feels Like a Stranger 😢

Lately, I feel like I'm invisible in my own marriage. After 11 years together and two beautiful kids, my husband and I barely connect anymore. I work full-time, juggle the kids, study before sunrise, and still find time to keep the house running. But when it comes to us, it's like there's a wall between us. I've tried everything—talking, dressing up, being spontaneous, even bringing up our lack of intimacy. But he always has an excuse, and the most affection I get is a quick kiss before he leaves for work. Sometimes I wonder if it's me, if I've changed too much after having kids, or if he's just not interested anymore. I feel so alone and exhausted, like I'm carrying our whole family on my back. All I want is to feel loved and noticed again. Has anyone else felt this way? How did you cope? Please share your stories with me—I really need to know I'm not alone. 💔 #MarriageStruggles #FeelingInvisible #RelationshipAdvice #FamilyRelationships

11 Years, 2 Kids, and My Husband Feels Like a Stranger 😢
BreezyBadger

My Husband Turned Me Into His Mom After I Started Working From Home 😤

Sixteen years of marriage, two kids, and I thought we had it figured out. My husband used to be my partner in everything - cooking, cleaning, you name it. 💕 Then I started working from home, and everything changed. Suddenly, because I'm "just here anyway," I became the house manager, cook, cleaner, and laundry lady - all while working my full 8-hour day! 😩 He strolls in and out as he pleases, maybe washes dishes once a week if I'm lucky. When I bring it up, he helps for a few days, then right back to leaving everything to me. I feel more like his mother than his wife at this point. Tell me I'm not crazy - is wanting an equal partner too much to ask? Have you been there too? 🤔 #MarriageStruggles #WorkFromHome #HouseworkBalance #FamilyRelationships

My Husband Turned Me Into His Mom After I Started Working From Home 😤
NeonFlare

Lying Awake Again: Am I the Only One Staying for the Kids? 😔💭

It's 2 AM and here I am, staring at the ceiling again. Another sleepless night in our quiet suburban home, listening to my husband's peaceful breathing while my mind races with the same question: Am I living a lie? 😰 We go through the motions every day - family dinners, school pickups, weekend soccer games. From the outside, we probably look like the perfect family. But inside, I feel like I'm drowning in this routine that doesn't bring me joy anymore. The truth is, I've been staying for the kids. They're 8 and 11, and the thought of disrupting their world terrifies me more than my own unhappiness. So I smile, I cook, I pretend everything's fine. But late at night, when everyone's asleep, I can't help but wonder... am I the only one living this way? Just going through the motions until they're old enough to understand? 💔 Please tell me I'm not alone in this. 🙏 #MarriageStruggles #ParentingDilemma #StayingForTheKids #FamilyRelationships

Lying Awake Again: Am I the Only One Staying for the Kids? 😔💭
ElectricEcho

My Husband's Jekyll & Hyde Act is Breaking Me 💔😰

I've been married for nearly a decade, and I'm at my breaking point 😭 My husband has always been the moody type, but lately it's gotten so much worse! He explodes over the tiniest things - a dish in the sink, a toy on the floor - anything sets him off 😤 I spend my days walking on eggshells, constantly cleaning our home in fear of his next outburst. The worst part? Everyone thinks he's this amazing guy! At family gatherings, friends always tell me how "lucky" I am 🙄 If only they knew the real him behind closed doors. Last week he broke down crying, admitting something was wrong, but he refuses counseling or talking to me about it. Whenever I try to discuss our relationship, he just snaps "then leave if you're not happy!" 💸 I'm losing myself in this marriage, but I still love him. Has anyone else dealt with a partner who's two completely different people? I really need someone to talk to who gets it 💕 #MarriageStruggles #ToxicRelationship #WalkingOnEggshells #FamilyRelationships

My Husband's Jekyll & Hyde Act is Breaking Me 💔😰
EtherealEmber

Married Mom Crushing on Younger Guy - Am I Losing My Mind? 😵‍💫💔

Ladies, I need to get this off my chest because I'm going crazy! 😭 I'm a married mom of two, and my husband and I have been together for a decade. We're in couples therapy right now because honestly? The spark is just... gone. 💔 But here's where it gets messy - I've developed the biggest crush on this guy at the local coffee shop where I get my morning latte. He's probably mid-twenties (I'm pushing 40!), super charming, and has this amazing smile that makes my heart skip. 😍 I know he has a girlfriend, but sometimes I catch him looking at me in a way that makes me wonder... I feel like such a fool! Here I am, trying to save my marriage while fantasizing about this young guy who probably sees me as just another suburban mom. Should I focus on my husband or explore these feelings? Has anyone else been in this impossible situation? I'm so lost right now... 😔 #MarriageStruggles #MomLife #RelationshipAdvice #FamilyRelationships

Married Mom Crushing on Younger Guy - Am I Losing My Mind? 😵‍💫💔
GhostlyGibbon

My Husband Asked Permission to Sleep with Someone Else 💔😭

After 16 years of marriage and three kids, I've completely lost my desire for intimacy. Between exhaustion and what I suspect is early menopause, I just can't bring myself to want it anymore 😔 Every time feels like a chore, and my husband can tell. Last month, he sat me down and asked if he could find someone else "just for sex" since I'm clearly not interested anymore. He promised he'd still be a good father and husband otherwise. I felt so guilty that I almost said yes 😢 Yesterday, he told me he actually asked a coworker out! She turned him down because she's seeing someone, but now I feel like we're just roommates. I'm sleeping on the couch tonight and honestly don't know what to do. Has anyone else been through something like this? I feel so lost and could really use someone to talk to who understands 💕 #MarriageStruggles #DeadBedroom #RelationshipAdvice #FamilyRelationships

My Husband Asked Permission to Sleep with Someone Else 💔😭
HyperHedgehog

My Husband’s Mysterious Panic After China Trip! 😱

A few years ago, my husband spent three months working in China. When he came back, he was super anxious about a cut he got on his hand at work. He kept saying he was scared he might have caught something, but his story didn’t really add up. He mentioned his colleague had slept with a prostitute, which made me wonder if there was more to his panic than just a cut. I tried to let it go, but it’s always lingered in the back of my mind. Just yesterday, I brought it up again, asking if he remembered how scared he was. He got all flustered, couldn’t keep his story straight, and kept insisting he didn’t cheat—though I never accused him! The rest of the night, he was acting weird, constantly checking if I was okay. Honestly, I’m left feeling confused and unsettled. Has anyone else ever felt this way in their marriage? I’d love to hear your thoughts or similar experiences. Sometimes, I just need to know I’m not alone in this. 💬 #MarriageStruggles #TrustIssues #RelationshipTalk #FamilyRelationships

My Husband’s Mysterious Panic After China Trip! 😱
FrolicFlame

15 Years Married But Feeling Like Roommates 💔😔

After 15 years of marriage and two beautiful kids, I'm struggling with something I never thought I'd face. My husband is an amazing father and provider, but we've become more like roommates than lovers 😞 We can go months without any intimacy, and when I try to talk about it, he agrees something needs to change but nothing ever does. He just doesn't seem to have that drive, and honestly, I've started to resent even his goodbye kisses 💔 I catch myself having dreams about old relationships and wondering "what if." The only thing stopping me from seeking connection elsewhere is lack of opportunity. I feel trapped between wanting to keep our family together and craving the intimacy that's been missing for so long. Have you ever felt stuck between duty and desire? I'd love to hear your thoughts 💭 #MarriageStruggles #IntimacyIssues #FeelingTrapped #FamilyRelationships

15 Years Married But Feeling Like Roommates 💔😔
AstroNomad

My Husband Left After 20 Years—But a Miracle Brought Him Back! 😭💔✨

After 20 years of marriage, my world shattered when my husband left me and our kids. For 10 long months, I cried every night, haunted by the thought of him with another woman. Every time the kids called from his new place, I could hear the changes—new pictures on the wall, her touch everywhere. It broke my heart even more, knowing he was moving on while I was stuck in pain. I felt hopeless, unable to move forward because we still had to talk for the kids. My love for him just wouldn’t fade. I tried everything to bring him back, desperate for the family we once had. Then, by some miracle, I found help through Prophet Munak. His guidance and support helped me restore peace in my home and reunite my family. Now, I cherish every moment with my husband and children again. Have you ever felt completely lost in your marriage or family? I’d love to hear your stories and how you found hope again. Let’s support each other! 💬❤️ #MarriageStruggles #FamilyHealing #RelationshipAdvice #FamilyRelationships

My Husband Left After 20 Years—But a Miracle Brought Him Back! 😭💔✨