Anonymous
Beloved of All
I need healing for my marriage. Been married for 9 1/2 years (together 15 years). Everything is going downhill. I'm guilty of being pretty bitter and resenting my husband lately. The more I try hard at this marriage the worse things seem to get. I have been trying to be a much better wife. Right now we have a pretty big disagreement about something and would like to get past that. But also I'm tired of him relying on me to handle most things. I do sooo much and people like my mother notice that but I have not talked to her about marriage problems. I just make excuses for him. I am tired of us operating separately in finances.I'm tired of him not taking lead. I'm tired of him constantly on his phone and not actively listening to me. It's hard for me to be open with him because it's like he really doesn't care. He puts more effort into his wants every week while I handle the kids. Just a few days ago our 5 year old revealed he knew his dad was smoking cigarettes (continuous battle of quiting and starting back again) and he cried to him. I have a chronic cough, our daughter has had breathing issues when she was a baby, why would he start again and let his habit get much worse? I do have my problems too. I mention a lot about my husband but I have much to work on. It's easy to feel discouraged though because it feels like one person is trying. He is a generous person outside of that. Does a lot for others. Excels at his job. Great father. We attend an awesome church where we serve and he gives back to the community. But the husband skills are lacking (I feel his upbringing may be a factor) and I'm just so tired and want to give up. Please pray that God helps us get it together for the sake of our marriage.