Im getting really tired.. really fucking tired…
My husband and I separated a few months ago and decided to work things out. He acts like i do nothing for him or our household, but i still work and do most things for our son. Our son is 2 and stays home instead of daycare. I have to ask him to do BASIC things that should be his responsibility not just mine. I have to ask him to take our son so i can have a few minutes alone, or if im working and need to get something done. I have to ask more than once for things to get done or i just end up doing it myself because I’m tired of asking and lose my mind with it not getting done. I feel like his fucking mother and i told him that. Im 37 weeks pregnant too so it makes everything even more aggravating. But i ask for things to get done and its “nagging”. I tell him how i feel and it’s “always complaining” and “i don’t appreciate what he does” and “I’m a bad wife because of that”. Like i don’t get everything else done and keep our household running. I just feel so emotionally unsafe that I hardly bring up issues for this very reason. I know it’s not a good habit, but i feel it’s what i have to do. He doesnt even try to understand my POV and how he is playing a part in our marriage dying. But “its my fault because i stopped having sex with him and i complain all the time”. I made it a non negotiable for him and i to go to counseling individually and eventually together again . Still havent seen him go or even attempt to make an appointment or do anything to change and grow. I try so hard to still be kind and loving. Today I tried to give him a kiss and he backed away, doesn’t want to hug kiss nothing. I honestly right in this moment wish I left the last time because im tired of asking for basic shit. I want a man who is a LEADER! I wish I wasn’t having another baby with him because i feel like its going to ve the same fucking cycle of doing most things and having all the mental load. I love him, because it is a choice i made. I choose to love him even when he is pissing me the fuck off like he is now, and choose to show respect. But i dont get the same treatment. I just feel like nothing right now and all i want in this life is a happy marriage and be happy welcoming this baby. Im just miserable and sad as hell and feel so stuck. Im so lonely that sometimes i wish I could disappear (not suicidal or anything). I just don’t know what else to do i am trying so hard to honor my vows and still be kind and loving regardless. Thanks for listening.
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I’m so sorry about everything you’re going through. Tbh all I can say is try to complain a lot less no matter how hard it is, just find the joy in doing things for yourself and ignoring him. Don’t use sex as a tool it will only drive you guys further apart.
When he actually helps out exaggerate your compliments to him and show appreciation even though you feel it’s his responsibility it would probably encourage him to do more. Sadly Men are more driven that way.
His lack of ability to help is probably from lack of discipline or how he was brought up.
It’s annoying, but try to take care of yourself and mental health first x

@Naz I think the same.
If you will tell every day to men, can you take bin out l, or why you did not take it. They will feel that you are nagging. My partner is the same.
So you need to trick them a bit. And do when they are happy or once per week ask about one thing. That they will not feel as nagging. The worst is just put mote sentences and requirements when it is tense situation already. They will not listen and their egos are blocked and done and they are like walls.
As well, maybe some calendar or some board on wall, what is has to be done during the month. But it will his and your tasks that he will see it that both of you are doing.
And the same as above. Compliment them when they will do smth. It is game changer and they feel noticed and needed.
They are like kids. Than it will get to the point that it will be better again.
As well being 37 weeks pregnant is difficult and hard time to manage eveything. So take easy and rest.

I have some issue with the comments here. “Men” shouldn’t need to be coddled. We aren’t their mothers or their teachers. They don’t need an adda boy or for us to say they’re doing a good job. They need to be men, not children. We don’t need to stroke their egos. They can just step it up and be a man, a husband, and a good father. Or even just a decent human being. Smh. Idk mama…I would have just stayed separated honestly. Seems like you’re doing it yourself anyway. Seems like he’s just going to be a third child to take care of.
honestly i dont feel like im complaining. I am just asking him fo help get things done and letting him know how i feel about having to do everything. That should be an sign that he needs to step up, it’s not a personal attack. and its the facts that he just turns it on me instead of acknowledging that he’s making me feel like shit. Im 37 weeks pregnant i cant do as much when it comes to sex and it hurts, and either way because of the mental load i dont want to a lot of the time. Im not just not having sex with him because of everything im mentally dealing with. I shouldn’t have to overly praise you for doing your job,l. We dont get that at work, our kids dont give it to us, thats the real world. I always thank him when he does something and let him know that it’s appreciated, but when i do all the things i do it’s invisible and i dont need praise for it. Step up and be a man not a boy, that is my point. Im not for the tricking and all that that’s for kids in my opinion.
thank you for understanding! I just want to be heard and seen

You’re absolutely not alone with this. I know doing everything yourself is so difficult and the added behavior of him just makes things worse and it’s extremely exhausting! It’s so easy to try to keep hoping things will change or try your best on your end but it’s not possible to do everything on your own, so try your best to think about what’s best for you and the kids. At the end of the day you can’t keep living like this it will wear you down and you deserve to be happy! Please feel free to message me if you want💗

He sounds like another body to take care of. What value does he add to your life?? Can u really picture your life like this forever?