Struggling in an LDR, feeling emotionally drained, and questioning the future of our marriage
I wanted to share an update on my marriage and seek some advice. It’s been a challenging few months for us. We both seem to be dealing with depression, and our dynamic feels like a constant cycle of "when it’s good it’s good, when it’s bad it’s bad."
My husband has been working so hard, but the main issue is that I feel like he puts me last and doesn't respect my time anymore. Whenever he calls me or wants to watch a movie with me, he doesn't really consider my schedule or my time lately. Every time we fight, he goes silent for days or weeks at a time (we’re currently in an LDR).
It is so frustrating. I sat down recently and realized something in me is telling me that maybe he’s just waiting for me to give up because he can’t bring himself to let go of me—just like how he constantly complains about how shitty his job is, yet can't even bring himself to quit. It hurts deeply, and it is weighing heavily on me both mentally and emotionally. Has anyone else navigated a similar cycle ? How do you cope?
Posted Jul 27, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC · locked