Things in my marriage have been a bit shaky lately. It’s not that we don’t love each other; it’s more like the energy between us has shifted. The connection we once had feels like it’s been slowly slipping through our fingers, and I’m left wondering how we got here. We’ve gotten so caught up in the daily grind—the responsibilities, the routines, the never-ending list of to-dos—that it feels like we’ve forgotten how to truly see each other.

I used to feel so seen in my marriage. There was a time when we’d look at each other and everything else would fade away. I felt appreciated, noticed, and loved in ways that made me feel beautiful, special, and worthy. But recently, it feels like I’ve become a shadow in the background of our busy lives. I’m still here, still the same person, but I can’t help but feel invisible sometimes.

It’s hard to admit, but I crave that connection again. I miss the feeling of being desired, of knowing that someone sees me and still finds me attractive, still finds me worth their time and attention. I know I’m more than just a partner, a wife, or a mother—I’m a woman who deserves to feel beautiful and valued for all the things that make me, me.

I’m not asking for grand gestures or constant validation, but I need a little reminder. A compliment, a smile, a moment where I can see in my partner’s eyes that I’m still the one they adore. Because deep down, I know that the woman I am, the woman I’ve always been, is still here. I just need to be reminded that I’m still worth every bit of love and attention.

I’m ready to feel seen again, ready to reconnect, and ready to remember what it feels like to be me—not just in the background, but at the forefront of a relationship that has the potential to sparkle again.