When to call it quits

I have been married for 14 years and have 3 wonderful kids. We were young parents and have always struggled financially. Lately I feel that we are two different people. I guess deep down I always felt this way but I keep hoping that someday he would grow up. I grew up with values that marriage is meant forever and you don’t give up. He is a wonderful father, but we don’t always see eye to eye. We always argue about money and his mother has always lived with us. I love her dearly but she is a difficult person. She is always butting in on everything and that causes more tension. He is an only child and I grew up being very independent at age 16. I don’t know how much more I can take. I try to communicate and tell him how I feel without hurting his feelings but he never thinks there is a problem. I feel like all the weight is on my shoulders because I always worry about the kids and bills. I am always the one fixing the problems and taking care of the finances. We both work but he doesn’t see eye to eye with me. I always say that if we don’t need it, we shouldn’t buy it and he doesn’t think twice. I consider myself to be a great mom, hard worker and good wife. I am the type of woman that works full time and is still takes care of family and house. I am getting tired of doing it all at home. He always tells me that I clean too much and that I worry too much. I always tell him that he doesn’t know how lucky he is. Someone has to be the adult and I feel like I have 4 kids not 3. There are many times that I don’t see him like my husband. He is a good guy but I wonder if he will ever grow up. I don’t know what to do. Is it normal to think that my life would be better without him? I know that I am not perfect either. Even though I am married I feel lonely.

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  • ygrowup

    I am so sorry, you seem like a terrific catch and he is running the risk of loosing you to another! But you cannot marry someone with the thought of changing him, that does not usually happen. And lots of guys fight the force to grow up! Professional help could be your next step, to at least salvage the marriage if that is your desire. Good luck with your choices!

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  • Oli

    Go to a marriage counselor. If that doesn't work, give the final ultimatum: he straightens up or you divorce.

    Also, why the hell is his mom there? Sge's an adult, she can live on her own and survive.

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