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[quote=Anonymous]Hi everyone,

I’m really struggling right now and could use some perspective. I’m a dad to two amazing daughters (7 years old and 28 months old). Both my partner and I work, but over the last two years, it feels like I’ve become a solo parent while still being in a relationship.

She has completely withdrawn from parenting. She doesn’t get involved in activities, doesn't play with them, doesn't do bedtimes, she really doesn't do much of anything with them at all. I handle the vast majority of the day to day care and household duties. On top of that, she’s become incredibly distant from me, too.

The other day, she suggested without directly saying (away from the girls) that a part of her regrets having kids. Hearing that broke my heart, but honestly, her actions have been showing that for a while.

I'm holding it together for my girls, but I am utterly exhausted.  I'm aware that my daughters need an engaged mother in their lives. I don't want to just give up on our family, but I don't know how to raise this issue with her without it turning into a massive fight or making her pull away even further.

For those of you who have been through relationship trouble where your partner completely checked out of parenting, did you make it through? How did you actually bring up the conversation?

Any words of advice or encouragement are welcome. I just feel like I'm drowning right now.[/quote]

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