Been married for 10 years. It's ok. Happy at times but also a bit stressful at times having to get the approval of the wife with almost every decision I make and also to put up with her character flaws (not that I'm perfect either).
The times when I am not with her (which is rare e.g. when she's away with family), I find myself living a more care-free existence not always having to worry about what she thinks about what I do. Almost feels liberating to have full-control of my life and not to have to take care of two adults instead of just me (she's highly dependent on me, almost like a child at times who constantly needs my help and guidance). So I'm almost certain I'd be a happier person without her.
So the question is, should I stay married and sacrifice a percentage of my happiness just to be with her? This is what marriage has become to me right now, unfortunately.
The times when I am not with her (which is rare e.g. when she's away with family), I find myself living a more care-free existence not always having to worry about what she thinks about what I do. Almost feels liberating to have full-control of my life and not to have to take care of two adults instead of just me (she's highly dependent on me, almost like a child at times who constantly needs my help and guidance). So I'm almost certain I'd be a happier person without her.
So the question is, should I stay married and sacrifice a percentage of my happiness just to be with her? This is what marriage has become to me right now, unfortunately.