I’ve been married for 6 years in an arranged marriage. I love my wife deeply, but her difficult past has severely impacted her self esteem. Her father constantly criticized her for being a girl, which took a toll on her mental health. Although I confronted him and he admitted his mistakes, the damage was already done. When we moved in with my parents, they were harsh toward her at first. Thankfully, they stopped after I intervened, but the scars from her past remain.
Even the smallest things upset her like when our 4 years old son showed me a drawing, and she got hurt because he didn’t show it to her first. I can only do so much to protect her from these triggers. She was once a bubbly, energetic person, but now she’s often angry and depressed. She tells me she’s only continuing for the sake of our son. I’ve tried everything spending quality time, helping at home, and supporting her in every way possible, but it feels like nothing is enough.
Our relationship has also suffered physically. She tells me she’s doing it for my sake, but the lack of connection has left me feeling frustrated. I’m at a loss for how to fix things, and it’s starting to weigh heavily on me emotionally. I love her and want to help her heal, but I’m feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward. Please, I need advice before I reach my breaking point.