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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She’s telling you it’s because of math because she doesn’t want to tell you she’s freaking tired and slightly resentful (slightly now, later it will be greatly) because she’s given up a lot to be married to you.

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Op here. This isn't accurate. Math is a big reason. She has a documented disability. A psychologist recommended math should be waived or substituted, and some colleges were able to offer that to her. She had a complete psych evaluation done and it says on the document if she doesn't get math waived or substituted, it is very likely she won't be able to finish. We moved around because I was pursuing higher education so that I could take care of things. There's no need to be harsh. [/quote]

I’m not trying to be harsh. I get she has a disability. I have kids with learning disabilities, I understand how much harder they have to work to get half the grade of a neurotypical person. I’m trying to help you. She knows her career prospects would not make as much money as yours would. She knows she had to give up parts of her life that she didn’t want to for her family to be better off. That doesn’t mean she can’t still be upset about it. If you acknowledge now that her feelings are valid then you can hopefully stop the progression of resentment later.

I think you’re right in that she is better off finishing her education but she is tired of trying right now and likely needs you to step up more around the house and with the kids. There’s only so much mental load a person can take before they tap out. 
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