Spouse Stories

When Emotional Investment in Relationships Fades Away It all begins with love, or so they say. You meet someone, and sparks fly. But what happens when the emotional investment in relationships starts to dry up? For me, it was a slow, painful shift from being in love to getting the…

The Unthinkable Sight: Cheating in Public Yesterday was nothing short of surreal. I stopped at a gas station, not my usual one, just popping in for some chips and a drink. I never expected to see what I did. Right there, in the parking lot, my boyfriend’s mom was in…

When my marriage ended, the question “Who gets the friends?” was not something I had anticipated. For over three decades, my life was intertwined with another’s—our friendships, our evenings filled with laughter and shared memories, all seemed to blur into one harmonious blend. But when the harmony cracked and the…

A Storm of Betrayal There’s no handbook for dealing with betrayal, no magic answer for how to regain trust after lying. Last year, my husband and I found ourselves tangled in a web of deceit and hurt, each contributing our own set of mistakes to the chaos. We had been…

Hey there, my friend. Let’s talk about something that might feel like a jumble of emotions wrapped in a twisty-turny puzzle: your wife giving you a hall pass. It’s like the universe just dropped a plot twist in your lap, and you’re still flipping through the pages trying to figure…

Navigating marriage, parenthood, and personal ambitions within the confines of a tiny apartment can often feel like juggling flaming swords—messy, risky, and a little overwhelming. Yet, here you are, a powerhouse of resilience, balancing your pursuit of a medical license in a new country while being a mother to a…

When love feels like a cozy nest, how do you cope when it suddenly turns into a storm? Having thought I was in a happy marriage, I found myself spiraling into heartbreak when I discovered my husband’s betrayal while I was pregnant. The Illusion of a Perfect Marriage My husband…

Life often throws curveballs at us when we least expect it, doesn’t it? One moment, you’re basking in the warmth of love, and the next, you feel like you’ve been blindsided by a fast-moving train. That’s exactly what happened to one heartbroken soul who experienced the gut-wrenching betrayal of infidelity…

Introduction: A Life Unraveled In the vibrant pulse of the 90s, I thought I was living the dream. My wife and I were partners, both in love and in our careers, working tirelessly in the catering industry. I was a chef, she was a barmaid and waitress, and together, we…

The Struggles of a Long-Term Relationship Every relationship journeys through its unique landscape—filled with laughter, joy, and sometimes, the painful pricks of disappointment. Take a couple that’s been together for a decade, like me and my partner. In our late 30s, we have weathered the storm together, sharing blissful moments…