When “I Do” Feels Like a Daily Chore: The Heavy Reality of a Changing Marriage

We don’t talk enough about the version of marriage that feels like a weight you carry rather than a hand you hold.

In the beginning, it was easy. The laughter came naturally, the support was unconditional, and the future looked bright. But somewhere along the way, the “team” dynamic shifted into something unrecognizable. Now, instead of a partnership, it feels like a strategic game—and it’s one I never signed up to play.

The Exhaustion of Being “Watched”

The hardest part isn’t the big arguments; it’s the quiet, constant tension of feeling like you’re being watched. It’s that sinking feeling that your spouse is simply waiting for you to make a mistake