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I really like the idea of a trip away together. We haven't had any real time just the two of us in ages, and a change of scenery might help. My only fear is that she'll shoot it down like she did when I offered to take the kids away for two weeks, but I think it's worth a shot to suggest it. If we can't do a trip, maybe even just a weekend day hike or something to force us out of the house and our routine. I have always done date nights.

When i've tried talking to her about it. I've explicitly told her that she needs to be more involved with the girls, but she just shuts me down and makes it clear she doesn't want to. I've also asked her to go to marriage counseling with me, but she won't agree to that eitherz she is dismissive and says nothing is wrong.

Regarding her needed to be emotionally involved, this is the part that really breaks my heart and the reason to look for any advice. It's getting to the point where my toddler doesn't even ask for her mom anymore, and my eldest wants me to take her to all her clubs and activities. Her mom is losing them, and I don't think she even sees it happening. But I want to be clear, I will always step up as a parent. I don't mind being the one they rely on, and I'll do whatever it takes to make sure my girls feel loved and supported. It's not a burden. It's the distance between my partner and me, and watching her slip away from the kids, that is absolutely exhausting me

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