So, I have a decent marriage. We have usual issues… I noticed in my wife’s cell phone chatting with her friend something like this- “I have to go through this for another 8 years. Pray to God to give me patience”
Should I ask my wife about it? Firstly, I am worried she might think I am snooping on her. Secondly, is it that important for me to know what “8 years” mean and what happens after 8 years?
LemonVibe 
[Well, let’s try to rule out anything else.
Does she dislike her job?
Do you have kids?
How old is she?
Is she in school?
Do you guys have a dog that sheds a lot?
If there’s not a rational explanation that we can deduce here, I’d say go ahead and ask her. I mean, unless you had a stethoscope to the door and were actively eavesdropping, you weren’t snooping, you overheard. There’s a HUGE difference.
Just be like, “hey, I heard you talking to Broomhilde on the phone… what do you have 8 more years of?”
[I know this is like a month old, but yeah, “what happens in 8 years?” is a legit question. If she won’t tell you it might be a concern but it could be anything. I wouldn’t be concerned