I feel stuck
Been married for 13 years in an arranged marriage. I was young, naive, and kept believing things would change, but over the years I’ve started feeling more like a free house help than a loved partner. We have an 8-year-old daughter, and I feel stuck in a loveless, careless, sexless marriage.
Yesterday was Mother’s Day, and my daughter asked my husband if we could buy me a gift. He replied, “She’s not my mother, so why would I buy her anything?” Something in me broke after hearing that.
I think this is my last straw. I want to move out and create a peaceful life for myself and my daughter, but rent is so expensive and I don’t earn enough to manage it alone right now. I don’t have family support nearby — it’s just me.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? How did you leave? Did things get better? How did you manage financially at the beginning? Any advice, support, or guidance would really mean a lot right now.