I never imagined that the very person I loved and trusted most could become a source of constant tension in my life. My name is Ken, and for years, I had struggled to find steady employment. Every morning, I woke up with hope, scoured job boards, sent countless applications, and attended interviews, only to face rejection after rejection. Meanwhile, my wife, Mary, was working tirelessly to provide for our family. She was strong, diligent, and ambitious, and I admired her for it. But as her success grew, our relationship became strained, and arguments became more frequent.
At first, I tried to hide my frustrations, hoping that one day I would secure a job and restore balance to our marriage. But the pressure built steadily. I began to feel inadequate, anxious, and frustrated with myself for not being able to contribute financially. Mary, on the other hand, felt overwhelmed by the responsibility of supporting both of us, and her patience wore thin. Small disagreements escalated into heated fights. I could see the disappointment in her eyes, and I felt the shame in my own heart. Our home, which should have been a sanctuary, had become a battlefield where love and resentment collided daily.…CONTINUE READING
