Katlego Sekhu
In today’s Blind Spot, a listener expressed her concerns about her husband’s lack of prioritization in their relationship. She pointed out that he always takes care of his mother but never shows the same level of interest in their own family. She feels like she has to handle everything on her own, even when her safety is at risk. This listener is seriously contemplating leaving her marriage and taking her daughter with her.
“When I first met my husband, I could tell he was a bit of a mama’s boy. Fast forward two years into our marriage, and I’m seriously considering packing my bags and leaving. It’s frustrating because my husband never commits to anything I ask him to do, yet every weekend he’s off on the road with his mother. If they’re not attending funerals, they’re at church. He has absolutely no time for me, and whenever I need him to drive me to the store or accompany me somewhere, he just tells me to request an Uber.
“Last year, I got robbed because I woke up super early each morning to catch the bus to work. But guess what? He never wakes up to accompany me, even though I’m sure he would if it were his precious mother. It really bothers me that his mother always comes first. I know I can’t compete with her, but honestly, I’m at the point where I’m seriously considering packing my bags, taking our daughter, and leaving him to be with his mother. Am I wrong for thinking this way?
Anonymous
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