So, Ive been with my wife, Catherine, for twelve years nowpretty good run, right? Looking back, it all seemed rather perfect at the start. I focussed on my work, Catherine ran the house, and she gave me two wonderful children: a daughter, Lucy, and a son, Thomas.
Just recently, I landed a promotion at work and suddenly our family income got a nice boost. Youd think wed just sail along and be happy. But trouble crept in from a place I least expected. Out of nowhere, Catherine got hooked on those TV dramas. Honestly, its bizarreshe binges everything, from gritty crime shows and soppy period dramas, to those mindless daytime soaps everyone seems to be obsessed with lately.
Dont get me wrong, Ive got nothing against my wife kicking back now and again. But the thing is, the telly has taken over her entire day. The houseworks gone out the window and home-cooked meals are a distant memory. Whenever I bring it up, she just tells me to order some takeaway, since we can afford it now. I mean, thats all well and good, but the kids shouldnt be living off fish and chips every night, should they?
On top of that, shes started to put on weight, which is hardly surprising when shes glued to the sofa with a snack in hand all day. Ive tried to pull her out of itsuggested we join the gym or maybe go swimming togetherbut she always says shes tired. Tired from what, exactly? One time, I even hired a cleaner to give the house a good once-over, hoping itd give her a nudge. But now Catherine just reckons theres no point doing anything at allnot even looking after the kids half the time; theres always another episode stealing her attention.
Im honestly stuck. The woman I married was so full of life and always up for a laugh, but now its like her entire world revolves around whos dating who on the telly. I find myself rushing back from work just to do a load of washing or help Lucy and Thomas with their homework. Catherines mum is of no help eithershes totally on Catherines side, even though she once reckoned I was never good enough for her daughter. So I cant really rely on her for support.
Lately, divorce has even crossed my mind. I feel dreadful for the kids; theyre really the ones losing out. Honestly, mate, I just dont know what to do or if theres a way to fix this.
