We have been married for 6 years and have a 3 year old daughter. I always had this feeling but somehow I kept seeing the good things he did for us as a family. But lately, I have felt nothing but resentment towards him. We don't share parenting and home responsibilities equally. I am always overworked and exhausted while he takes care of himself. He earns more than I do and thinks he's done his part. I suggested marriage counselling. He doesn't want to participate as he thinks we don't need it. There is no physical intimacy (since 4 months), no acts of kindness or love, no special moments whatsoever. I am only with him because I need help with whatever he is able to contribute at the moment. I am worried about being a single working mom of a toddler. My in-laws are not helping the situation either. They are absolutely vicious and they hate me but he takes our daughter to spend time with them even though I don't like it. I really dislike this man and his family.
I just don't know how to navigate this situation. Should I just stay put another year or two and then move out?
Is it possible to fix it ever?
Should I fix it?
Anyone else in this situation?
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I’m in a similar situation, I’ve only been with my partner over 2 years and have a 2 month it was great at the start but since I was pregnant just was hormonal and affection went out the window and now since having my son I feel I do everything and similar to you kinda starting to resent him a bit and just don’t wanna kiss him etc. I know he’s a good guy and he Ioves our son but I feel like I’ve kinda got the ick a bit 😟 and his family well his parents I just find annoying my son is there first grandchild and just don’t hear from them it’s like they expect to be invited or for me to message for updates so when my partner says they wanna come over I’m like argh really don’t wanna see them, I feel like I wanna try but I just feel like I’m forcing something that maybe has just gone you know. It’s hard because you look back at the start and go well it was good then but I do think when you have a child things do change and I feel like I’ve grown up but my partner hasn’t really matured.

Imma say it like this ...... men do things for people they love so if he don't want to do marriage counseling that's telling u he doesn't give af about ur marriage like seriously ur not boyfriend and girlfriend trying to fix it ur husband and wife theres a big difference and u either want to fix together as a whole or u want a divorce and it really that simple.... I would move tf out how dare u ask me to marry u make vows for better or for worse but when worse comes around u dont wanna fix it that means he was all talk and no actions when he said I do ..... In laws are so relatable idfw with my man family at all like AT ALL and he doesn't either really long story short he didn't grow up with his admediate family so he doesn't really know them but the little that he does know them we were cool in the beginning like I loveeeeed one of his sisters but then the disrespect came his dad did stupid shit asked me to get a dna test I CUT HIM TF OFF his sis helped him cheat and didn't say shit was hanging out with

The other women at his house he let her sleep over when I wasnt around and the sister didn't say shit What I do CUT HER TF OFF nun of his family will have access to my kids cuz again he don't know them like that and over the years it's just to much disrespect going at this point that I'm coo off them period

honestly I rather be single then to be dealing with somebody who half does shit I just changed my kids last name cuz I'm tired of there dad not helping he don't do shit for them he's in and out of jail for petty crimes like I'm over it we been together since 2014 yet we're still not married he's cheated numerous times he's not consistent like I'm just over it that I call myself a single mom the only reason y I even let him around is cuz I'm used to it but his inconsistency is about to make me cut him off completely

In laws don't mean shit when they don't act like in laws
I resonate with every word you just said. I know we are capable of having a loving relationship but the circumstances have made it impossible. I don't know if separation/divorce will make it better or worse. I don't know which way to go. Hugs to you for holding on and trying ❤️❤️ you're a really good person.
thanks for sharing. I'm so sorry you are dealing with all of that. Men really don't understand what it takes to protect a relationship. It's so frustrating.

Real men don't do stupid shit real man shows u they want u and only u weather y'all are up or down......and fwk his family my kids don't need them they got me 💜

Once we fall out of love it's pretty much over cuz when we love we loveeee hard and when we're done we're doneeeeee
You know, a big part of me wants to walk out on him but a part of me wants to wait and watch what's going to happen. It is my responsibility to keep the marriage as well. Not just his. Plus he is a good and loyal person. However, he is terrible at communication. I do not want to make any impulsive decisions but it is really difficult sometimes to love him.

The mentality that some men have about if they make more money at their job, makes it so they don’t have to be a contributing partner and parent at home is completely wrong. So he’d rather lose you and his baby than just help out a bit more? It’s not a good look. I was married to a man with similar views, so I understand a bit. Regarding him refusing marriage counselling, he doesn’t see that his wife is unhappy? So he doesn’t see a problem with that? I understand not wanting to leave him, especially not reacting on emotions right now. I get it. If things don’t get any better, you are still feeling like this in a certain amount of time (one month, six months, one year) cut your losses and move on. You don’t want to waste your life with someone that doesn’t give you intimacy, doesn’t make you feel special, won’t work towards making the marriage better. Life is too short. I hope he sees what’s happening and takes action. Best of luck to you.

It depends how much you want the relationship to work out. Doesn't sound like you love him so if you stay and try to make it work it would just be for your kids.
Thank you for saying that. I agree about the time. I'll wait a bit and see if things change.