Hi! My marriage has been feeling a bit strained lately, and I can’t shake this growing sense of loneliness. When we first met, everything was electric—the way he looked at me, the way we could talk for hours about nothing and everything. Now, those moments feel like distant memories. The little gestures that once made me feel special—compliments, surprises, even just a heartfelt “thank you”—seem to have vanished.

I understand that life gets busy. We both have responsibilities, stress, and routines that consume so much of our energy. But somewhere along the way, it feels like I’ve become invisible in my own relationship. It’s not that I need grand gestures or constant attention. I just want to feel like I’m still seen, still loved, and still appreciated for who I am—not just as a partner, but as a woman.

Lately, I’ve found myself second-guessing everything. Am I still attractive? Do I still have that spark I used to feel so confident about? I’ve tried talking to him, but the words never seem to come out right, and I’m left wondering if he even notices the effort I put into us—or into myself.

I’m not looking for validation from the world; I just want a little reassurance that I’m still worth noticing. Sometimes, I catch myself wishing someone, anyone, would remind me that I’m still desirable and valuable. It’s not about seeking attention—it’s about finding that part of me that feels lost.

Marriage is about weathering the storms together, but right now, I feel like I’m standing in the rain alone. And all I want is to know that I still have what it takes to light up a room—or even just his eyes—the way I used to.