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最近わりと頻繁に思う。このまま夫婦生活を続けていいものかどうかを。
I often find myself wondering whether I should continue my married life with my wife.
妻とのすれ違いや認識のズレが多いし、妻に対する不満も溜まっている。一番気になるのは、向上心がないこと。
We frequently have misunderstandings and differences in perception, and I’ve grown increasingly dissatisfied with her. What frustrates me the most is her lack of aspiration or drive.
例えば、いびきにしても、病院へ行って診察を受けるなどの改善もないし、使わない家電は捨てて、部屋を広く使おうということもしない。今がよければそれでいい、と思わせるような行為。
For instance, she snores at night, and even though I’ve complained about it, she hasn’t taken any steps to address the issue, like visiting a doctor. On top of that, she refuses to throw out old appliances to make better use of our space. From my perspective, it seems like she’s content as long as she’s enjoying the present moment, and that’s enough for her to feel happy.
正直、わたしはそういうのが嫌いだ。現状維持でいいと思っていては、現状維持どころか、むしろ下がってしまう。常に、上昇志向をもってこそ、維持ができる。
Honestly, I can’t stand that mindset. To me, maintaining the status quo means things will gradually decline rather than stay the same. I believe that consistently striving for improvement is essential to sustain any level of success.
コロナ禍やインフレがいい例で、未来には予見しえないことが多々起こる。こうしたよくない事象を乗り越えるために、上を目指し続けなければならない。さもなければ、またお金や身の回りのことに苦労する日々が待っている。どうするかは、改めて妻と相談したい。
Today’s challenges, like COVID-19 and inflation, are perfect examples of why we must stay proactive. Unpredictable problems are bound to arise, and without forward-thinking, we’ll struggle—whether it’s with finances or family issues. At some point, I need to have a serious conversation with my wife about this.
To be continued.
