I always thought that relationships ended when something drastic like an affair happened. But with me and my husband, I just feel like we’ve gradually stopped liking each other over the last few years. He has anxiety and depression and some physical problems too. I have supported him in every way I can over our 15 year marriage, but over time I’ve just become exhausted by the whole thing. He’s permanently exhausted and finds everything hard work. He drinks a bit too much. He does work part time, I work full time, so he has the kids a bit more. He seems to think this is unfair / I’m getting off lightly. We have a cleaner and I carry all of the mental load. We can’t discuss / argue about one thing without it becoming a huge ‘you hate me’ or ‘you’re always angry at me’. I don’t enjoy going out with him any more. We never have sex. I know in my heart of hearts that it’s over, but I’m petrified of what this means for the kids, emotionally, physically, financially.
has anyone’s relationship just fizzled out over time like this? Does anyone have any advice? Thank you.