The stress of his daughter's life, which is causing a significant imbalance in his romantic relationship with a man who has been in the relationship for several years, is affecting their relationship. The stress of her daughter's chaotic life has led to him to step in to help her and he often steps in to support her. However, he has become increasingly stressed by her new job and is now responsible for the daily school drop-off of her child's school. This stress is causing him to lose himself in the process. The author suggests that an honest, vulnerable conversation about where both you and your partner are and what they want to achieve can be productive.