I spent so much of my marriage patting myself on the back for having a good wage, supporting and encouraging my Wifes career, keeping us secure, getting tge bigger house she wanted, saving for the holidays she wanted etc. Etc. And if I'm honest I resented that it didn't seem enough for her
But I wasn't listening - that stuff was nice but she didn't ask for it, what she wanted was to be a SAHM with a husband who showed her and told her that he cared for her and would always support rather than railroad her
I wish I'd listened
Both mid 30s, 2 young kids BD 7sep14 XW moved on long ago, now living with OM1 D paperwork in progress