Ever been in a relationship where the love just fizzles out? Well, that’s what happened to our protagonist, a 31-year-old man who’s been married to his wife for four years. Their intimacy took a nosedive six months ago, and now they’re more like roommates than husband and wife. He’s ready for an amicable divorce, but his wife is begging him not to go through with it. What could be the reason behind her reluctance to let go? Let’s dive into their story and find out…
Odd Title, I Know…
Falling Out of Love
Begging Not to Divorce
♂️ Confusion and Amicable Divorce
UK Living Situation
Continuing as Roommates
️♂️ Cheating Speculations
‘Roommate’ Jokes
Hectic Last Six Months
Avoiding the Topic
Fighting for the Marriage
Suggesting Therapy
Baby Talk
Intimacy Issues
Evidence of Baby Fever
Support System and Therapy
❤️ Not Checked Out
Wife’s Joy
Work Situation
Baby Plans and Therapy
Love Lost: Roommate Wife Begs Not to Divorce
Our protagonist has fallen out of love with his wife, and their intimacy has been non-existent for the past six months. Despite the obvious disconnect, his wife is begging him not to divorce her. He’s confused, as he wants an amicable divorce and is willing to continue living together as roommates. ♂️ After some heart-to-heart discussions, it turns out his wife has been secretly longing for a baby, but he had a vasectomy before the pandemic. Now, they’re considering therapy and a possible vasectomy reversal to save their marriage and fulfill her desire for motherhood. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…
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Brutally honest advice on divorce and living with an ex ♀️
A stern reminder to think twice before making lifetime commitments.
NTA but it’s best to make a clean break.
Marriage seems scary. No effort to fix problems anymore
From divorce to baby fever, what could possibly go wrong? ♂️
Supportive comment suggests no hope for relationship, advises quick divorce.
Lack of intimacy doesn’t equal cheating. Falling out of love. NAH
User calls out OP’s assumptions and lack of communication skills
Marriage issues dismissed after 6 months, assumption of cheating made
Communication is key in any relationship, intimacy issues included
Is this a troll or a legitimate issue?
Marriage counselor can help with divorce mediation. NTA.
When love isn’t enough, what is the right answer?
Inconsistent feelings about having a baby, red flag?
Don’t give up on your marriage over temporary challenges
Be honest with your spouse and open up to them
Marriage is about the bigger picture and working together ❤
Marriage requires work. Is it not for everyone? ✌️
When grand gestures come too late
One-sided relationship struggles: NAH, but divorce may be necessary ♂️
When love and intimacy fade, is it fair to stay?
Fight for your wife, try therapy, and rekindle love. ❤️
User calls out disrespectful behavior in messy divorce situation
Rekindle the romance to save your marriage ❤️
Sex is intimacy, not just recreation. YTA for not trying.
Sarcastic comment with a touch of concern for the unborn child
A baby won’t fix a broken marriage. Therapy first
Communication breakdown caused unacceptable behavior in a relationship
Why have a kid after falling out of love? ♀️
Marriage requires effort and intimacy. YTA, but it’s fixable ❤️
Communicating openly could have saved this marriage
Communication is key. Therapy over baby to fix broken marriage
Rekindle your love, don’t let it fade away ❤️
Husband’s indecisiveness on divorce and vasectomy shocks commenter
Uncovering shocking truth about marriage and changing lifelong stance
A concerning and ineffective suggestion for marriage issues
User points out the importance of effort in marriage. YTA called out.
Having a child to please your partner can be risky
A commenter asks if the husband still loves his wife ❤️
Having a baby won’t fix your marriage. ESH
Spouse wants to stay married but husband wants convenience ♂️
Intimacy issues causing divorce? Commenter questions husband’s motive
Spouse’s refusal to engage hurtful. You deserve better
Husband gets a reality check on his ultimatum for divorce
Reconsidering fatherhood after vasectomy and marital issues
Don’t jump to divorce, try to understand what happened
The vasectomy complication: does he really want a kid?
Savage comment calls out poor communication skills and life choices.
Cautioning against rushing into a baby after falling out of love
User warns against band-aid solutions for failing relationship.
Suggests therapy and communication before giving up on marriage.
Is marriage not for everyone?
Wife’s ambivalence calls for therapy, not immediate divorce.
Living next door after divorce may cause more problems
Communication is key to avoid emotional turmoil
Poor communication almost led to divorce. Therapy can help
Communication is key Consider therapy before it’s too late.
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Communication issues and fear of expressing needs hurt relationship.
A vasectomy reversal may not work, consider PESA with IVF
Expert suggests alternative to reversal for couple’s fertility issues
A personal story of depression leading to mistrust and advice
Heartwarming comment section with mature adults ❤
Marriage counseling before fertility treatments, romance needed for rekindling love ❤
Man plans divorce over dry spell, discovers reason, YTA
Trust is key in a relationship
NTA, but could there be underlying health issues causing behavior?
Checking her phone? Looks like trust issues. Divorce incoming
Communication breakdown in marriage, therapy worth a shot
Communication is key in marriage, seek counseling to resolve issues
Hormones may be behind wife’s behavior, have an open conversation
Trusting your gut is key. NTA.
Clean break is necessary for a divorce
Communication is key . There could be various reasons for lack of intimacy.
