My wife is leaving me. How can I change her mind? Feminist Advice Friday Paid Subscriber Bonus

A reader says he's "trying." His wife disagrees.

A reader asks…

My wife and I have been struggling for a while now. She’s not happy with my contribution to the house, with the level of emotional support I offer her, and more. I wish we had more sex. She told me last week that she wants a trial separation.

I’m devastated. I admit that I haven’t been trying as hard as I probably could, but I have been trying. I a desperate attempt to salvage things I started googling and found you. I’m pretty sure she’s been reading you based on what she says to me. I guess I wanted to come to the source and ask for help.

I love her. I don’t think we should break up our family over some household chores. Can you please tell me what to do?

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