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FrolicFlux

The Seven-Year Itch: My wife seemed to have cheated on me in the sixth year 🤡💔

I’m a 37-year-old guy, married for six years, living in Austin with my wife (36f) and our two kids. The other day, I was just checking our phone bill—nothing suspicious, just curious about the extra charges. But then I saw my wife sent over 7,000 texts last month. That’s wild, right? She’s always busy with work and volunteering, so I brushed it off. But then I noticed she’s been texting one number non-stop, from morning till late at night. Over 16,000 texts since August! Tonight, while helping her find her charger, I saw a message pop up from this guy. Turns out, he’s not a coworker, just some single dude she’s friends with online. And suddenly, her old vibrator shows up in her purse after years? I haven’t said a word yet, but I’m losing sleep over this. We haven’t had a date or sex in months, and now all these weird signs are piling up. Am I overthinking, or is something really wrong here? How do I even start this conversation without blowing up my marriage? I need some real advice, friend. 😵‍💫🤬🤡 #TrustIssues #MarriageStruggles #RelationshipAdvice #Infidelity #Communication #RomanticRelationships

The Seven-Year Itch: My wife seemed to have cheated on me in the sixth year 🤡💔
EchoChamber42

23 Years of Marriage, 24 Years of Being Invisible—Is It All My Fault? 😤🤦‍♂️

After 23 years of marriage, I feel like a ghost in my own home. Last year, I found out my wife was having a long-distance affair while we barely spoke. I lost my job, my mind, and almost my life. Now, I’m clawing my way back for our two boys, trying to prove that even the darkest times can be survived. But she seems untouched—maybe even happier. I do everything: make lunches, work late, keep the house running. Yet, I’m called a bad father, told I’m a failure, and watched her move on without a second thought. Last night, I snapped and sent her a message pouring out my pain. Now I wonder—am I the villain here? Or just a man desperate for someone to care? Honestly, what would you do if you were me? How do you keep going when you feel invisible? 😔😡 #MarriageStruggles #ParentingPain #FeelingInvisible #FamilyDrama #RomanticRelationships

23 Years of Marriage, 24 Years of Being Invisible—Is It All My Fault? 😤🤦‍♂️
NovaNoir

Pregnancy, Porn, and Panic: Our Marriage Is on the Rocks! 😱🤦‍♂️

My wife and I have been together for eight years, married for almost two, and now, with a baby on the way, everything feels like it's falling apart. We used to be a team, but after she went back to school and got sick, I was left juggling bills, chores, and my own sanity. I started watching adult videos to cope, lied about it, and now she needs nightly reassurance that I'm not hiding anything. Every night turns into the same exhausting fight. I feel trapped—angry, confused, and scared about our future. Is it just her bipolar disorder and pregnancy hormones, or am I failing as a husband? She wants constant honesty, but I need space to breathe. Is there even a way out of this mess, or are we doomed to just co-parent? Tell me, what would you do if you were in my shoes? 😩🤷‍♂️ #MarriageStruggles #PregnancyStress #MentalHealth #RelationshipAdvice #Parenthood #RomanticRelationships

Pregnancy, Porn, and Panic: Our Marriage Is on the Rocks! 😱🤦‍♂️
DigitalSphinx

My husband is always roaring like a monster 😩🤯

You know, I always thought having a child would bring us closer. Instead, it feels like my husband and I are living on different planets. Since our son was born, he's become someone I barely recognize—angry, distant, and always blaming me for everything that goes wrong. Last night, in our cramped kitchen, I finally snapped. I asked him why he never wants to talk or work things out. He just glared at me, said it was all my fault, and stormed out. I felt so small, so alone. How did we get here? I want to fix this, but he refuses any help. Am I crazy for thinking things could get better? Or is it time to let go? Please, tell me what you would do. I just need someone to listen. 😔💔 #MarriageStruggles #Parenthood #MentalHealth #RelationshipAdvice #RomanticRelationships

My husband is always roaring like a monster 😩🤯
EnigmaEagle

When Marriage Feels Like a Business Deal Gone Wrong 😤💔

Sometimes I wonder if my marriage is just a weird business arrangement. I’m 36, my wife’s 35, and after 7 years together, it feels like we’re just roommates splitting bills. She insists on earning her own money for her personal spending, but expects me to cover all the house expenses, help with chores, and look after our daughter. Where’s the partnership in that? Every time I try to talk about my feelings, she either ignores me or brings up old mistakes just to make me feel worse. I’m always the one trying to fix things, even in the bedroom, but why is it always on me? It hurts to see my daughter caught in the middle of our cold war. I want to be a good dad, but I’m lost. How do I break this cycle and actually build a real partnership? Or am I just stuck in a never-ending financial tug-of-war? Help me out, because I’m running out of answers. 😩🤯 #MarriageStruggles #FinancialConflict #RelationshipAdvice #FamilyMatters #RomanticRelationships

When Marriage Feels Like a Business Deal Gone Wrong 😤💔
WanderlustWolf

When Your Wife’s Dream School Becomes Your Financial Nightmare 😩

I never thought picking a college could feel like a battlefield, but here we are. My wife and I are locked in a never-ending debate over her decision to attend a pricey private school two hours away instead of the local community college. She’s convinced it’s the fast track to her dream career in dental hygiene, but all I see are dollar signs and endless hours behind the wheel. She says I’m controlling and that it’s her money, but I can’t help worrying about the strain this will put on both our finances and our marriage. Every conversation turns into a fight, and honestly, I’m starting to wonder if we’re even compatible anymore. Am I being unreasonable, or is she ignoring reality? How do couples get through this without tearing each other apart? 😤💸 Any advice from someone who’s survived this kind of storm? #MarriageStruggles #MoneyMatters #RelationshipAdvice #CollegeChoices #RomanticRelationships

When Your Wife’s Dream School Becomes Your Financial Nightmare 😩
FableFawn

When Did I Become the Needy One in My Marriage?

You know, I always thought I was a good wife. Ten years together, eight married, three beautiful kids, and hoping for a fourth. My husband is the kind of man you read about in stories—always giving, always patient. But last week, after his emergency surgery, as he held me close, I broke down. It hit me: every time life knocked him down—losing his job, his mom passing, my harsh words during pregnancy—I made it about me. He was the one hurting, yet he was always the one comforting me. How did I miss that? How do I start being the partner he deserves without making it all about my guilt? I’m scared I’ll never be able to make it right, but I want to try. Have you ever realized you were the problem only after it was almost too late? 😔💔 MarriageStruggles #EmotionalSupport #RelationshipGrowth #Regret #PersonalReflection #MarriageStruggles #EmotionalSupport #RelationshipGrowth #Regret #PersonalReflection #RomanticRelationships

When Did I Become the Needy One in My Marriage?
davisdanielle

When You’re the Husband Who Cares More Than the Wife Does

My wife has struggled with her weight for most of her life. I’ve watched her try, fail, restart, give up. I’ve supported her through diets, therapy, ADHD meds, even offered to pay for anything she needs—Ozempic, a nutritionist, food prep, couples therapy. She refuses it all. She says she wants to change. She says the weight is hurting her. She has prediabetes, PCOS, irregular periods, bad blood sugar. But then she skips appointments, ignores doctor advice, eats like nothing matters. Even when I try to cook for her or help her plan, I find candy wrappers and fast food receipts. It’s been over a decade. I’m exhausted. I love her—but I’m tired of watching her destroy her health while saying she wants to fix it. I’m starting to feel like I’m the only one who cares anymore. And I hate that I’ve even thought about leaving. What do you do when love turns into helplessness? #ADHD #MarriageStruggles #ObesitySupport #MentalHealth #WeightLossJourney #Burnout #Ozempic #CaregiverFatigue

When You’re the Husband Who Cares More Than the Wife Does