I take care of everyone. That is my job as a husband and a father. But my contributions are far beyond the norm. I work full time and am the primary breadwinner. I do the vast majority of the care for the kids, most of the housework, all the cooking, all the shopping, all the rides for the kids. Despite all that, my wife tells me I don't do that much. I don't do any more than any other guy, everything I do is just my responsibility. I don't need a parade, I love caring for my family, but I am functionally a single parent in many respects, and I have no time for my own desires or needs as a result, but I can't even get an acknowledgement of my contributions, much less any effort to put me anywhere on the list of importance.

I'm tired of it. New year, new me. That's what they say, right? Well this year, I'm prioritizing myself. I'm prioritizing my needs. And right near the top of that list of needs is needing someone I actually connect with. Someone who is as unappreciated as I am, who I can appreciate and who appreciates me. Someone I can flirt with, joke with, and just talk to. I'd be down to meet or to play online if we click that way, but I want a friend first. A partner. Someone I can connect with in ways that I don't connect with my wife.

Contrary to how my intro paragraph probably makes it sound, I'm not here to spouse bash. I'm not looking to change my situation, I love my kids and don't want to split custody. I do absolutely want to change my situation though. I want to feel happy again. I want to be excited to feel my phone buzz again. I want to look forward to hearing from someone.

If that sounds like you, or you are looking for the same thing, I'd love to hear from you!