
I am going through some situations in relationship with wife and not able to distinguish as what step shall I take
In short I may explain
We have arranged marriage
We married in 2019
We had a distance relationship as both are working
Due to some misunderstanding we detached from each other since April 2021 till July 2024 with zero contact and conversation
Now she again contact me in July 2024
And decided to again start a new venture
She put some demand
As I am here now and may be posted anywhere in India wherever my company may post me
For this I contacted one of my friend who works in same institution and is my childhood friend
He told me yes it is good to take promotion and if she will take promotion then forever she will keep roaming anywhere in India
My friend told me ( actually he knew all our situation of relationship) that see looking at your situation you both are already not living like a couple so she should think for social life which she can while refraining promotion which is possible.
My wife now asking me as she wants baby
And told me as baby will remain with me and since my wife had no brother she also told me as she would keep her parents forever with her.
I told her ok I just want a life where we all may enjoy together and if we may be blessed with any baby so he or she should get love of all
( you ,me and our parents).
She denied and told me it isn't possible
Now am suffering from lots of thoughts and stress with uneven mood swings as if I go for baby then how it will work
She isn't underpaid or unemployed
Earning almost more than lakh a month
I told her am ok with ur promotion but I want all should get love and care of baby
Now I am struck in between
Ans: First, it’s important to acknowledge how difficult this must be for both of you after such a long period of no contact. Rebuilding a relationship after being apart for over three years, especially with such different expectations, will take patience, understanding, and honest communication.
It sounds like both of you have valid concerns. She wants to balance her career and family, and you want a life where the child is surrounded by love and stability. However, her desire to have her parents with her permanently and your concerns about how the baby will be raised need to be discussed thoroughly before making any decisions.
Your friend’s advice about considering how to balance personal and professional life is worth thinking about, but ultimately, this is about what you and your wife want from your relationship. A good starting point would be to sit down with her and have an honest, open discussion about your expectations. It's important to figure out whether both of you can compromise on certain issues. For example, can you find a middle ground where you both feel supported in your careers while also prioritizing the family dynamic you both envision?
Consider couples counseling, as it might help both of you communicate better and understand each other's perspectives more deeply. The key is to align your goals and see if you're both willing to make adjustments for the future you're trying to build together.
Lastly, take care of your emotional health. If you're feeling overwhelmed, it might help to talk to someone neutral or even a counselor to help you process your thoughts and make decisions with more clarity.