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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's what I'd suggest:

1) Downsize your schedule.  I know it's not worse than anyone else's, but everyone's is pretty bad.  Make some space and some peace.  It sounds like your wife is burnt out and checked out.  She needs rest before she will be ready to engage.  This will take TIME.

2) Ask yourself if there are things your wife would like you to do, and do them.  Be truly a partner in running the household and don't blow off her priorities because they aren't yours.  Show some leadership on thinking ahead and planning family stuff, stop waiting for her to carry the load of everything.  Offer her time to rest, and peace of mind.

3) Be extra considerate and really listen to her, whenever she speaks.  Put down phone and tablets, spend your evening tidying up a bit and just being quietly available to her.  Make eye contact and a listening face when she is speaking.  Accept that she doesn't want the date night, that strategy is not working.  Show her that family and home are your priorities and your joys.  Make a little bit of an effort to be pleasant and caring and offer her the opportunity to connect.  If you make dinner, serve it with care.

https://www.drpsychmom.com/2022/11/19/10-signs-your-wife-is-just-not-that-into-you/[/quote]

1) Easier said than done. But this is not the main issue; we have adequate free time.

2) I do most of this, but could be better about planning stuff. Fair point

3) good advice. Although I make dinner solo for everyone 3-4 nights a week and do a pretty good job with it. I help her when she's cooking. [/quote]

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