Rodney

You got married soon out of high school; maybe too early to know who you really are and what you really want. But I don't buy leaving now just to figure it all out. If you can't figure it out now, you won't figure it out on your own. You'll just drift.

It might be constructive to structure some alone time or separate activities every week so you can get away from married life for a bit and think larger thoughts and try new things; frankly, most people in healthy marriages have something like that.

Or find someone to talk to, to work things out -- a professional of some kind. Somebody who can help you get to the root of your feelings, and understand where they're coming from. I'll bet it won't be too hard to get there, or take too long. Then you can figure out whether your goals are compatible with your marriage, and your wife's expectations, or not.

But don't -- DO NOT -- make the big break, before deciding what you want in life. You might make a big mistake that'll hurt two people, and that you'll regret forever.