Engaged, Pregnant, and Feeling Like a Stranger in My Own Life 😢🏡

I always pictured this chapter—engaged, pregnant, and moving into our first home—as pure happiness. But now, surrounded by unopened boxes and baby clothes in a new city, I feel more lost than ever. My fiancé is so loving and excited, but his joy just makes me feel more alone, like I’m living out someone else’s dream instead of my own. Every day is a blur of wedding planning and nursery shopping, and I’m constantly pretending to be thrilled. Deep down, I just want to run away from it all. I feel so guilty for not wanting the closeness he craves, and I keep wondering if I’m just being ungrateful or if I’m ignoring what I really need. Has anyone else felt trapped by the life they thought they wanted? If you’ve ever felt checked out in your own relationship, please share your story. Maybe we can help each other figure out what comes next. 💬 #relationshipstruggles #pregnancyjourney #familydilemmas #FamilyRelationships