Is Love Supposed to Feel This Lonely After 15 Years? 😔

Fifteen years together, two kids, and yet lately, I feel like a stranger in my own marriage. My wife and I have weathered so many storms, but since our daughter was born, the spark between us has faded. Affection is rare, intimacy feels forced, and every attempt to reconnect seems to hit a wall of excuses or broken promises. She was diagnosed with high-functioning autism two years ago, and our son was diagnosed last year. The stress from parenting and understanding each other sometimes feels like it’s pulling us apart. I made mistakes—seeking connection elsewhere, but it only left me emptier. She’s had her own secrets, too, and trust isn’t what it used to be. Now, I’m stuck in this loop of self-doubt and loneliness, terrified of what a divorce would do to our kids. Have you ever felt like you’re holding a family together with nothing but hope? If you’ve been here, I’d love to hear how you found your way through. 💬 #MarriageStruggles #FamilyLife #MentalHealth #FamilyRelationships