Married woman's story.

Chapter 1: The Wedding Day

It was the happiest day of her life. Karen had never felt so alive, so happy, so in love. She stood at the altar, gazing into the eyes of the man she loved, the man who had swept her off her feet and changed her life forever.

The wedding was perfect, everything she had ever dreamed of. Her family and friends were there, the sun was shining, and the flowers were in full bloom. She wore a beautiful white dress, and her hair was styled to perfection. Everything was just as she had imagined it would be.

As she walked down the aisle, arm in arm with her father, she couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. She was marrying the man of her dreams, the man who had promised to love her and cherish her for the rest of her life.

The ceremony was short but sweet, and before she knew it, she and her new husband were walking down the aisle, hand in hand, as husband and wife.

Chapter 2: The Honeymoon

Karen and her husband, Peter, spent their honeymoon in a romantic villa on the coast of Italy. They spent their days lounging by the pool, sipping cocktails, and exploring the local towns and villages.

It was a magical time, full of love and passion. They made love every night, and Karen felt like she was living in a dream.

But as the days passed, Karen began to feel a sense of unease. She loved Peter, of course, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't quite right. He was always on his phone, always checking his emails, always distracted. And when she tried to talk to him about it, he dismissed her concerns, telling her that he was just busy with work.

Chapter 3: The First Year

The first year of marriage was a rollercoaster for Karen. There were times when she was deliriously happy, and times when she felt like she was suffocating.

Peter was still working long hours, and Karen felt like she hardly saw him. They had moved into a beautiful new house, but it felt empty without him there. She tried to keep herself busy, taking up hobbies and making new friends, but nothing seemed to fill the void.

And then, just when she thought things couldn't get any worse, Karen found out she was pregnant. It was a shock, but also a blessing. She was going to be a mother, and she couldn't wait to share the news with Peter.

But when she told him, he didn't seem as excited as she was. He was happy, of course, but he was also worried about how they were going to manage with a baby on the way. He told her that he didn't want to be an absent father, but Karen couldn't help but feel like he was already absent from their lives.

Chapter 4: The Second Year

The second year of marriage was even harder for Karen. The baby was born, and while she was overjoyed to have a son, she couldn't help but feel like she was doing it all alone. Peter was still working long hours, and when he was home, he was always distracted.

Karen tried to talk to him about it, but he always had an excuse. He was tired, he was stressed, he had too much on his plate. And while she understood, she couldn't help but feel like she was losing him.

She tried to keep things together, for the sake of their son, but it was becoming harder and harder.

One day, Karen's friend Sarah came over for a visit. As they sipped tea in the kitchen, Karen poured out her heart to her friend. She told her how she felt like she was drowning, how she loved Peter but felt like he was slipping away from her.

Sarah listened patiently, offering words of comfort and understanding. And then she said something that changed everything.

"Have you thought about seeing a therapist?" she asked.

Karen was taken aback. A therapist? She had never considered that before.

But the more she thought about it, the more it made sense. Maybe she needed to talk to someone, someone who could help her sort through her feelings and figure out what to do next.

So, Karen took the plunge and made an appointment with a therapist. And it was one of the best decisions she ever made.

Through therapy, Karen was able to work through her feelings of loneliness and isolation. She learned how to communicate her needs to Peter and set boundaries in their relationship. And most importantly, she learned how to take care of herself.

It wasn't easy, but over time, things started to improve. Peter began to see the error of his ways and started to make more time for Karen and their son. They started going on dates again, talking and laughing like they used to. And while there were still bumps in the road, they were able to work through them together.

Years passed, and Karen and Peter grew old together. They faced many challenges and obstacles along the way, but they also experienced moments of pure joy and happiness. And through it all, Karen knew that the choices they had made had led them to where they were today - together, in love, and stronger than ever.