Lately I've found myself with no one to talk to about some tough things going on as a dad. In real life, when I try to start any conversation it automatically turns into either "man up" or "your wife should do that". It's frustrating being a father and having zero people to talk to about it.The short version of what I'm having a hard time with is: I work 50-60hrs a week so my stay at home wife and kids can have a good life. I come home, cook, clean, spend some time with the kids, put them to bed, then go back to work. My wife goes on play dates with the kids and other Moms, goes shopping while they're in school or hangs out with her friends.I know it's hyperbole but I honestly feel like I'm just here to work and be the responsible adult while my kids and wife get all the benefits. I have 2 friends left that I see maybe 4 times a year. We're struggling financially and have no reason to be.Even right now, my wife is napping while I clean the house and get the kids ready for bed. When they're asleep I'll go back to work, then put in another 12 hour day.I've talked to her and she just gets upset whenever I bring anything up. I have very little time with my kids compared to her and I have to take care of just about everything. I'm burned out. No one gives a shit. And I have no one to talk to. My family always talks about how tough it must be as a stay at home mom and they don't acknowledge anything I do, they assume she does most of the things I'm doing. I can't enjoy my time with the kids and I have nearly zero downtime for myself. I don't know what to do anymore. via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2PENbtW
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