wife or I don't understand each other?

United States
October 5, 2011 12:28pm CST
So here's my situation I am a husband to my wife we have one child 11 years old. I work and go to school full time so I am very tired and spend very little time with the family the little time that I have I'm sleeping. My wife is mad at me because she doesn't work because she is always sick, and her hands/ feet body hurt. she complains about a little house work, and feels under appreciated please help what do I do. I cannot afford to quit school, or my job to spend more time with the family because I'm the only person bringing income into the house I feel that we are on the brink of divorce because of this, and that is most certainly what I do not want.
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@fannitia (2167)
• Bulgaria
5 Oct 11
I understand your wife. I was in her situation during 6 years! I nloved very much my husband but it was not a big fun for me. He was working, earning money for me and our daughter. But the situation in our house was a lot different. We had plenty of friends coming and we had a life together. If you love each other you should talk - with a calm. And I think that you should set a limit to this situation - if it's possible. Good luck!
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
5 Oct 11
Yes that is a tough one alright. All you can do I guess is talk it over when you both are in a talking mood. I think making the right decision together is best. You can suggest what you think is best and get her views, really say what you want to do, and say that you can not be in two places at once. You can ask not tell what she thinks you should do. That gives her a better understanding of her suffering if she agrees. Maybe the future will be better. Don't give up! One thing for sure something is always more important than the other and there will always be sacrifices regardless of what you do. If you both keep your head and heart in the right place and get through this crisis I think you will both be happier in the future you did. Hope that helped you a little. It is never easy is it?
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 Oct 11
It is normal to argue and have such misunderstanding, why not talk? i mean take one day off and be with her and your family..TALK, communicate..i always believe that is the key. Learn also to manage your time, you have days off from work i believe? or days off from school too why not take some of those time to spend with your wife and family as well? If you allow yourself to be defeated by these barrier then it wont last but if you will find ways to work with it then you will succeed, me and hubby are also working full time.. and i did make it work it..we used to argue a lot but we manage to turn things around. Like you, i also worked and go to school at the same time thus leaving me less time for family and house hold chores but managed it. It is such a waste if it will go to divorce dont you think? Maybe your wife also needs a lot of talking, why does her hand and feet hurt too? talk to her. i pray you will work it out, god bless.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
6 Oct 11
The problem that often occurs, in the household. I can not advise anything, because my household is not in good condition. I just wanted to give a little advice. Once you arrive home, greet your wife, with affection, and take your wife joked. That will make your wife forget all the complaints.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
6 Oct 11
For me if you don't have work during Saturday and Sunday make your self Bessy in your home so that she appreciate for two days she got absent in her work in home also.
@rose1717 (190)
• United States
5 Oct 11
Family is very important and so is your relationship with your wife. I stay at home too while my husband works outside our home. I honesly can sometimes feel like your wife is feeling too. I think all she wants is a little help once in a while and to know that she is loved. In my mind I know that my husband loves me very much, but sometimes I feel like I am more of the cleaning maid then his wife. I feel so much better if he will do the cooking one night or do the dishes for me. If he tells me how pretty I look or gives me a hug, I feel like it makes my day and I am much more pleasent. I think that is all your wife wants too. She wants to feel that you are still very much apart of her live and that she isn't alone. We want to feel that we have a husband who loves us and is happy with us, and not feel like we have someone else to take care of specially if we have children to care for. Also how about maybe every other week pick a day, or even just once a month (what ever works for you), and have family time where you can talk, play a game together, or even watch a movie everyone agrees on together. It will help you all have a sence of unity. Just a hour or two isn't asking too much. My husband and I have been doing this with our family for the last 3 years and we are so much stonger because of it. The kids are happier, and I am more pleasent. My husband has less stress because he is enjoying himself. He works long hours too and a few times has had no days off except once a month. It is hard and I do understand your point of view too, but you cannot ignore your family and wife.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
6 Oct 11
johnscoolplace . first whats wrong with your wife could perhaps bey cured by going to a good doctor. then perhaps if she is not hurting she could work while the son is in school as I did and thus help you allay some financial worries. you do need time together in spite of your job and all. You surely can spare an hour or two to be the husband she misses. she is lonely but if her health was fixed and she got a part time job you would both be happier too.you would not be angry at your wife or resentful and she would not feel badly treated either
@bird123 (10643)
• United States
6 Oct 11
Perhaps it's time to schedule some time for the family. Surely you can fit some time even in the busiest of weeks. Further, you have to eat. Gather around the dinner table. Eat and talk. In school, get her to ask questions that might be on a test. A busy life can be shared as well.
• China
6 Oct 11
I think you should go out and have a trip with your family at your spare time,pay much attention about your wife and child, more communication between wife and you is necessary.