Issues living together with girfriend
I have been with my gf for about 2.5 years now. Up until half a year ago, we were in an LDR, with occasional visits. The relationship was great at that point.
Now that she has moved in with me, I feel suffocated. Here are some reasons why:
- Messes with my work schedule. I work a job where I am free to choose my own hours. Before moving in together, I liked to work long-ish hours (say till late evening) and sometimes for a few hours during the weekends. I liked coming into my office to work. Now, it is more of a strict routine where I come in during roughly 9-5 and then go home during the week. Over the weekend, she gets VERY upset that I want to come into work. In other words, she wants me to stay at home and work if needed because "she doesn't get time with me during the week".
- I take care of most of the chores in the house, while she's just in bed, on her phone. I have tried hinting at spreading out the load more evenly, but it always goes back to this.
In general, I think she's a really nice and loving person. I just feel like I have lost my independence. Would it be too extreme to end it over this? I feel very conflicted.
Thank you.
Posted Dec 6, 2025, 6:17 PM UTC
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