I’ve recently met a girl who, at first glance, was simply beautiful. We often go out for walks together, take drives into the countryside outside London, and visit cosy cafés and cinemas. But for me, it wasnt quite enough. I wanted to see my girlfriend all the time, not just on dates. So, without wasting any time, I proposed to her. Whats the point in delaying? We love each other, were happy together. We moved in together, got to know each other even better. We got married.
But my mum didnt warm to Emily straight away. She told Emily what she thought, right to her face. Emily refused to live with my mum. Although I wanted us all to live together. We had a two-bedroom flat: one room for us, one for my mum. But Emily wouldnt even consider it. She insisted I move in with her in her student accommodation. After we got married, we ended up living there just as she wanted.
Honestly, Id never imagined I would ever live in student halls, especially in these conditions. First, I wasnt a fan of the shared bathrooms and toilets. At the start, I was embarrassed about everything; I could barely even wash there. And the cockroaches! Scurrying everywhere. How can anyone live like this? Emily just ignores it. She says theyve never bitten anyone and they wont do me any harm, and that Im making a fuss over nothing. Its impossible to get rid of them; theres dirt everywhere. Next door, theres a couple who argue constantly.
On the other side, theres a family with a little girl who cries and screams all the time. She keeps not only her parents awake, but us as well. Recently, I got into a conflict with a neighbour. He drank far too much one night and started a fight, so I tried to calm him down. Ever since, hes been trying to stir up trouble for me and drag me into arguments. I really dont want to be here at all. Ive already suggested to Emily that we rent a flat.
But she wont agree. She says shes got used to living here and shes happy. If it were our own flat, sure. But renting is incredibly expensive. It seems Id have to spend my whole salary just to pay the rent. Mums suggested I move back in with her. Shes promised not to interfere in our relationship. But Emily refuses to even consider moving.
Lately, shes been talking about having children. She thinks a child would strengthen our family. Of course, I want a child and dream of being a dad. But as soon as I think about the living conditions our child would have, I lose all enthusiasm. The constant arguments among neighbours, the shouting Sometimes, I consider divorce. Not because I dont love my wife, but because the living situation isnt suitable for starting a family.
I want my future child to grow up in good conditions. I dont know how much longer I can take this. My nerves are already frayed. Emily refuses to compromise in any way.
