Definitions by BFed1967

Provider fatigue

The mixture of distant unhappiness, depression and hopelessness felt by men who are being used only for their capacity to provide for their family; sacrificing all of their time, money and effort, and neglecting friends, hobbies and personal hopes and dreams, for virtually nothing in return as this is supposedly "just normal".

"I don't get how he keeps going. He's working two jobs since forever, four kids, never a moment for himself, and then handing over his entire paycheck to that slob wife of his. And from what I hear, she doesn't even put out anymore! I'd have bailed years ago. "

"Oh, you didn't hear? He just filed for divorce. Provider fatigue finally pushed him over the edge."

Provider fatigue by BFed1967 July 21, 2026