It’s hard to remember the last time David looked at me the way he used to. In the beginning, we had a spark, a passion that made every day feel special. But now, it’s like he barely sees me. We drift through our routines in silence, and even when we sit in the same room, it feels like there’s a wall between us.

I try to make things better, to remind him of the love we shared, but it’s as if nothing reaches him. I put effort into my appearance, plan special dinners, and try to initiate conversations about anything that might bring us closer. Yet, he remains distant, his words few, and his compliments nonexistent. It’s a painful thing, feeling unappreciated and unseen by the person you love most.

Some nights, I lie awake, replaying moments from our early days, wondering if there’s a way to reignite what’s been lost. I’ve thought about suggesting counseling, but I’m afraid he’ll dismiss the idea, like he’s dismissed so many of my attempts to reconnect. My heart aches with a longing for the closeness we once had, and I fear that if we keep going like this, we’ll become strangers for good. All I can do is hope he’s willing to work with me to bring life back to our marriage, before the silence becomes too much to bear.