Feeling unwanted
The story
sometimes i feel like i'm just drifting away. at 51, you'd think i'd have my life set or at least be comfortable, but no. my husband barely even acknowledges me as if i've become a fixture rather than a partner. i cannot remember the last time he reached out and caressed my hand or looked at me with those eyes that once held warmth. am i no longer worthy of affection, or does aging put a damper on desire? i've never felt so invisible, and it's weighing heavily on my heart. is it normal for passion to fade like this, or am i simply unworthy now?
we used to be so in sync, you know? always close and connected. it's like the rhythm and cadence we shared was just lost over time, fading away into the white noise of daily chores and trivial tasks. there's an ache in my chest from being untouched, untouched by the one person who promised to hold me close forever. it's a cold reality to accept that intimacy has become a thing of the past, a relic of our younger years. was it inevitable, or could i have stoked the flames to keep it alive?
it's easy to feel like maybe it's me. maybe i've let myself go or become complacent, and now i'm just not desirable. i've heard about the inevitable drudgery of marriage; maybe we slipped into that pattern without even realizing it. yet, doubt creeps in and floods my mind. does silence mean he's lost interest or grown tired of what once captivated him? could he ever see me as the woman he fell in love with, or have i become someone else entirely in his eyes?
i often wonder if anyone else out there feels the same, trapped in a silent dance of routine void of passion. am i alone in how i feel, or is this just one of those unspoken realities of aging? depression and longing for those moments to reignite feels like an insurmountable climb, but the hope of rekindling lives on deep inside my heart; maybe, just maybe, there's a way to bridge this emotional gap. would having a heartfelt conversation or finding a common ground bring us back? or, perhaps, this is simply the natural ebb and flow of life. 🤔
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hey, I get that ur situation is tough. sounds like the flame's kinda fizzled a bit. maybe try spicing things up or talking it out? sometimes it's just the grind of life getting in the way. don't beat urself up too much; it happens in lots of relationships. might be a good idea to see if he's up for a chat about things. communication can do wonders.
hey, i totally get what you're saying; it can be really hard when you feel like you're going through the motions without that connection 😢. in the gig economy, things can get mundane because of the stress and endless grind, y'know? and yeah, i've heard people say stuff like “marriage is a marathon, not a sprint”??? maybe trying to reconnect could help reestablish that bond. you’re definitely not alone in feeling this way, many face the same challenges!!! giving it another shot could maybe work wonders 💪.
hey, i know it feels like things are off, but maybe it's not as bad as it seems 🤔. sometimes we can get caught up thinking "the grass is always greener," you know, when really it's just life happening??? my parents always said, "communication’s the secret sauce" to keeping things alive. have you tried talking with him? maybe plan a date night or do something unexpected to mix it up; could be just what you both need!!! it's easy to assume the worst, but there's always a chance to turn things around and reignite that spark!