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Confessions of men who feel trapped in their marriage

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Oct 26, 2023, 01:00 IST
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Here are some honest confessions of married men

Marriage, a sacred institution built on love, trust, and commitment, can sometimes become a confining labyrinth for some men. Despite the idealised notions of eternal bliss, many husbands find themselves struggling with an overwhelming sense of entrapment within their marriages. This burden can be rooted in diverse factors, from unmet expectations to changing priorities and personal aspirations. Here are some unfiltered confessions of men who have shared their experience as married men, trapped in their marriage.

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My passion for my career is dead

I am now in my forties, and I feel my dreams and aspirations have been stifled over the years. When we got married, I was passionate about my career and had big plans for my future. But as time passed, I found myself constantly sacrificing my own ambitions to meet the demands of my wife and family. I feel trapped in a life that's not what I had envisioned.

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I've lost touch with who I am

I love my wife, and I care about my kids, but I never imagined how overwhelming the daily grind of marriage and parenthood could be. I feel like I've lost touch with who I am. I'm trapped in a never-ending cycle of work, household chores, and child-rearing.

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I never got the chance to explore life as a single person

My wife and I got married young, and while I don't regret it, I sometimes feel trapped because I never had the chance to explore life as a single person or focus on my own personal growth. I'm often overwhelmed with the thought of 'what if'.

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I'm afraid of the social stigma that comes with divorce

After decades of marriage, I've realized that we've grown apart, and our values and priorities have shifted. I feel trapped because I'm afraid of the social stigma that comes with divorce, and I'm unsure about what the future holds.


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Kiran Baliyan
955 days ago
These are nothing compared to when they post trust just due to doubt/suspicion. Lack of understanding and belief in one another created a situation when one feels suffocated,irritated and distressed. It gets worse if divorce is not an option.
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