Keeping the fire burning in a long-term relationship or marriage is not always easy. Especially when there are kids involved and both parents are juggling work and family commitments. One study found that a lack of emotional connection is the reason 41% of relationships end. Partners purely drift apart over time and don’t ever resolve their issues.
A heartbroken wife has shared how her husband of more than 9 years disappointed her on their recent anniversary. She was hoping they could do a lunch or dinner date and asked him to ask his mother to babysit their 3 kids. The husband flat-out told her his mom was too busy. When the anniversary rolled around, the man went on a date with his mother. His wife is seeking advice on how to survive in a “loveless marriage.” Bored Panda reached out to renowned psychotherapist and best-selling author Anna Mathur. We also spoke to Kansas State University’s Professor Amber Vennum, an expert in the field of couple and family therapy.
