"It's constant work. I wasn't happy for a long time. There was no intimacy whatsoever. Not on his part, or mine. It was years of going through the motions. It felt like we were roommates. We did finally find a way back to each other, but there was infidelity on my end. You need to speak up and voice your needs/wants/desires to your spouse. I should've done that."
"Getting married later in life, or trying to live with someone, is so hard. Everyone is set in their ways, and neither really wants to change - even those with the biggest hearts. I made a big mistake and am struggling to get out without hurting my partner."
"If you're a wife and mother, there's a really good chance you'll be facilitating everyone else's best life, while no one is looking out for yours. You'll work, take care of the home, and carry everyone's feelings and needs...but yours end up shoved away into storage if expressing them could possibly tip the equilibrium of the household."
Many individuals struggle with intimacy and connection in their relationships, often feeling like roommates. Infidelity can change dynamics significantly. Communication about needs and desires is essential. Living with a partner later in life presents challenges, as habits are ingrained and change is difficult. Some partners may neglect household responsibilities, leading to frustration. Wives and mothers often prioritize others' needs over their own, resulting in emotional neglect. The balance of household responsibilities and personal fulfillment is a common struggle.
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