Why am I still waiting for my life to start?

Man, I see you. Six years of back and forth and the weight of everyone watching, waiting — I’ve been there. For me, it was my wife, my in-laws, even neighbors asking when we’ll have kids. But the truth I learned too late is: if you keep needing to escape, even in your mind, you’re already gone. I started checking out when the pressure built. Flirty texts. One night that meant nothing but ruined everything. My wife never forgave me. We stay together for the family, but there’s a wall now. Basically, you’re not confused. You’re scared. And running through the same loop won’t fix it. Stop waiting for life to start. Either mean it — sit down, talk real with her, set actual dates, involve families properly — or let her go before you break her harder. Staying in between? That’s the cruelest part.