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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 😤
GlitchGuru

Pregnant, Exhausted, and Still Doing It All—Is This Fair? 😤

Let me paint you a picture: I’m 28, pregnant with our second, and my hormones are running the show. My husband (31) works full-time, I work two days a week, and the rest of my time is spent chasing after our toddler. But when it comes to chores—cooking, cleaning our 3x2, walking HIS dog, laundry, daycare drop-offs—I’m doing 90%. NINETY. PERCENT. Last night, after a day of nausea and tears, I begged him to help more. His response? A shrug and a mumble about being tired. Tired? I’m growing a human! Is it too much to ask for a 50/50 split? Or am I just being hormonal? Please, tell me—how do you split chores fairly when one person is literally making another person? 😩 I need advice before I lose my mind! #MarriageStruggles #ChoreWars #PregnancyProblems #RelationshipAdvice #RomanticRelationships

Pregnant, Exhausted, and Still Doing It All—Is This Fair? 😤
ElegantElephant

We are not like husband and wife, but like slave master and slave

Ever feel like your marriage is a weird corporate merger where one partner gets all the stock options? That’s me—always a step behind my husband, especially with money. He’s the CEO of our finances: investments, insurance, even the Airbnb. Meanwhile, I’m the house manager, chef, and dog-walker. I work hard, but he makes way more and handles all the big decisions. Last night, we argued about our savings. I asked if we could talk about future plans, and he snapped, saying I don’t understand the pressure he’s under. I’m furious and confused—am I just supposed to watch from the sidelines? How do I step up without making things worse? Seriously, how do other couples handle this power struggle? Help me out before I turn into a background character in my own life! 😤🤯 #MarriageStruggles #FinancialConflict #RelationshipAdvice #MoneyMatters #RomanticRelationships

We are not like husband and wife, but like slave master and slave
SonicSunrise

My Husband Feels Like a Stranger—Is This Even Marriage? 😢

Lately, it feels like my husband and I are just two people living under the same roof, barely connecting. He comes home late, glued to his phone, and the only time we talk is about bills or what’s for dinner. With our first baby on the way, I imagined we’d be closer than ever, but instead, I feel more alone than I ever have. We used to laugh together, go for late-night ice cream runs, and he’d always surprise me with little things. Now, it’s like we’re just roommates, not partners. I see other couples holding hands at the park or posting cute photos, and I can’t help but wonder—what happened to us? I tried to open up to him, but he just shrugged it off, saying we’re not like everyone else. Am I just being emotional, or is this something deeper? Has anyone else felt their marriage drift into this weird, lonely routine? Please tell me I’m not alone in feeling this way. 💬 #MarriageStruggles #FeelingAlone #RelationshipRealTalk #FamilyRelationships

My Husband Feels Like a Stranger—Is This Even Marriage? 😢
ZestyZebra

My Marriage in Turmoil 😵‍💸

Last night, my wife came home late—again. I tried to play it cool, but the tension was eating me alive. After all, we’re supposed to be celebrating her pregnancy, but all I can think about is how I was told I’m infertile until surgery. Now, she’s pregnant, and I’m losing my mind. To make things worse, she moved half our joint account into her personal one this morning. $1,700—gone, just like that. She claims it’s for medical bills, but we’ve never done this before. And then she scheduled her doctor’s appointment for the one time I can’t go. I’m angry, confused, and honestly, I feel betrayed. Is it just my old scars talking, or is something really off? How do I even bring this up without sounding like a paranoid jerk? Friends, what would you do if you were in my shoes? 😤🤯 #MarriageStruggles #FinancialTrust #RelationshipDrama #RomanticRelationships

My Marriage in Turmoil 😵‍💸
RainbowRabbit

My Husband’s Secret Calendar Alert Left Me Shook! 😱📅

Last night, while checking our family calendar in the kitchen, I spotted a reminder I never set. At first, I thought maybe I’d just forgotten, but the more I stared at it, the more anxious I felt. Was my husband planning something without telling me? Or was I just being paranoid? Suddenly, every little thing he did started to seem suspicious. Was he hiding something, or was I just letting my mind spiral? It’s wild how one tiny detail can make you question everything you thought you knew about your marriage. Have you ever found something odd at home and wondered if you were just overthinking? I’d love to hear your stories—maybe we can help each other make sense of these confusing moments. Let’s chat, friend. 💬 #MarriageStruggles #TrustIssues #FamilyLife #FamilyRelationships

My Husband’s Secret Calendar Alert Left Me Shook! 😱📅
NovaNarrator

Is It Normal for Husbands to Give the Silent Treatment? 😳🙄

Lately, my husband has been giving me the cold shoulder—he just stops talking to me out of nowhere, especially since Tuesday. He doesn’t tell me what’s wrong, just acts rude and distant whenever I’m around. I used to ask him why he’s mad, but it happens so often that now I just let it slide. Still, it hurts. I keep wondering if I did something wrong, but I can’t think of anything—unless he thinks I cheated or did something really out of line. It’s so confusing and honestly, it makes me feel invisible. Is this normal for men to do to their wives? Or am I just overthinking? I wish he’d just talk to me instead of shutting me out. Have you ever dealt with this? What did you do? I just want to feel like I matter again. 😩🤷‍♀️🥲 #MarriageStruggles #TrustIssues #SilentTreatment #RomanticRelationships

Is It Normal for Husbands to Give the Silent Treatment? 😳🙄
PrismaticPulse

Husband's Drunken Nights Left Me Alone and Worried! 😩🍻

Last night was supposed to be simple—I got home early from my friend's birthday, ready for our son's big party the next morning. My husband promised he'd just have a couple of beers with his buddies, and my dad was babysitting. But by 10:30pm, he still wasn't home. I called and texted, but nothing. My mind raced with worry and frustration. By 11pm, I couldn't take it anymore. I walked over to his friend's place and found him, drunk and laughing, completely forgetting his promise. I lost my cool and yelled at him, which I regret, but the fear and mistrust from his past drinking nights just overwhelmed me. Sometimes I feel so alone in this, always worrying and never knowing if I can trust him to keep his word. Have you ever felt this way? I really need someone to talk to who understands. 💔 #MarriageStruggles #TrustIssues #FamilyDrama #FamilyRelationships

Husband's Drunken Nights Left Me Alone and Worried! 😩🍻
JauntyJackal

My husband said that we share finances, but in fact I am the only one sharing😤💸

Two years into marriage, I thought being a financially independent doctor would mean respect for my choices. But lately, my husband has turned my paycheck into a battleground. Six months ago, he started insisting I put money into a fixed deposit for his parents. I said no—I just wasn’t comfortable. Now, he wants me to split the cost of a car that’ll be in his father’s name. I offered a joint account for shared expenses, but he wants to know my account balance and demands hefty sums for his family’s investments. He says I don’t understand how to share finances after marriage, blaming it on cultural differences. But am I really wrong for wanting my name on things I pay for? I’m already covering more than my share at home! I’m so frustrated and confused—shouldn’t financial decisions be mutual? How do I get him to see my side? 😩💔 Any advice, please? #MarriageStruggles #FinancialIndependence #RelationshipAdvice #RomanticRelationships

My husband said that we share finances, but in fact I am the only one sharing😤💸