[mamablueeyes]

I have been married to my husband for 6 years, and we have two beautiful daughters together. I also have 2 boys from a previous marriage. He is a great dad to all of them. However, I married him less than a year after my divorce, not realizing until later that it was a rebound decision on my part, because I didn't want to be a single mom anymore. By the time I realized that, I knew my boys were enamored of him, and I didn't want to pull that rug from under them. Through these years since, I've tried to make the best of it, because I know he loves me and our kids. The last year or so is when I really started to feel like I was leading a double life. On one hand, I was being the kind, loving wife that I knew he deserved, but inside, I started feeling trapped). And I know I did this to myself. I know marriage is hard work and not a fairytale, but I can feel myself slowly breaking down because I don't know how much longer I can keep pretending. It would hurt my kids very badly if we separated. I'm at a loss on what to do and am considering seeing a therapist to try to sort it all out. My biggest fear is a toss up between hurting my kids and a good man, and living the rest of my life being someone I'm not. Can someone please tell me they've been through something similar before and offer words of encouragement?

[Fr_Chuck]

There are common issues couples have at 6 or 7 years of marriage. Have you considered marriage counseling to try and find some relationship.