So, my wife and I have been together for twelve yearsquite the journey, you know? In the early days, everything seemed perfect: I was working hard, she took care of the home, and she gave me two brilliant kidsa daughter and a son.
Just recently, I got a promotion at work, which meant our family income went up a fair bit. Youd think that would mean life is rosy and we could just enjoy ourselves. But the trouble started from the most unexpected place. My wife suddenly became obsessed with watching soap operas. And its not just the old EastEnders or Coronation Streetshes glued to everything from gritty detective dramas to those really cheesy love stories. Even some of the trendy foreign shows Id never even heard of before!
Now, I dont really mind if she has her way to unwind, thats fair enough. But bit by bit, those TV shows started swallowing up all her time. Shes barely tidying up around the house now, and cooking? Forget it. If I bring it up, she just suggests we order takeaway, as long as we can afford it. Right, but the children cant be eating fish and chips and curries every night, can they?
And another thing, shes put on a fair bit of weight, mostly because shes always lounging in front of the telly, forever snacking on something or other. Ive tried to suggest we join the gym together or even go swimming as a family, but every time I bring it up, I get the same old reply: Im tired. Tired from what, exactly? Its not like shes running marathons!
One day, to nudge her a bit, I even hired a cleaner for the placethought it might motivate her to do something, you know? But she just took it as a sign she didnt have to lift a finger now. She wont even make proper time for the kids anymoreher beloved soaps and dramas always come first.
Honestly, I feel totally lost about how to connect with my wife now. Shes changed from the lively, witty woman I once fell in love with into someone completely preoccupied with the lives of fictional characters on TV. Some days I end up leaving work early just to get the laundry done or help the kids with their homework. My mother-in-law, who always used to think I wasnt good enough for her daughter, is totally on my wifes side, so theres no hope for support there either.
Im seriously considering divorce at this point. It breaks my heart, especially for the childrentheyre the ones who are really stuck in all this. I just dont know what to do or if theres any way forward.
