It’s been tough lately. David and I have been drifting apart, and it feels like our marriage is hanging by a thread. We used to be so connected, sharing everything, laughing at little things, and finding joy in each other’s presence. But now, I can’t remember the last time he complimented me or even noticed when I made an effort. It’s as if we’re moving through life side by side but barely seeing each other. I try dressing up, planning special dinners, doing all those little things he once loved, but it seems to go unnoticed, and it leaves me feeling invisible and unappreciated.

Every evening, we sit together in silence, each lost in our thoughts, watching TV, scrolling on our phones—anything but connecting with each other. Sometimes, I try to start a conversation, hoping to rekindle even a glimmer of what we once had, but his responses are distant, as if he’s somewhere else entirely. I wonder if he still cares, or if the spark we once had is gone for good.

It’s not just the silence that’s heavy; it’s the absence of any tenderness or warmth. The small gestures—holding hands, a quick kiss on the cheek, or even just a kind word—have vanished. And it hurts. I find myself questioning what went wrong, wondering if I did something to push him away, or if this is just what happens with time. Sometimes, I think about talking to him openly, pouring my heart out, but fear holds me back. What if he doesn’t feel the same way? What if he’s already let go?