Hi there. I’m not really sure how to say this, but my marriage has hit a rough patch, and it’s been weighing on me. I used to feel so secure in the love we shared—like I was seen, valued, and cherished for everything I brought to the table. But lately, that feeling has faded. It’s as if the things I do, the effort I put into our life together, go unnoticed.

I try to be understanding. Life gets busy, and relationships change over time. But deep down, it hurts. I find myself questioning if I’m still enough, if I still have that glow I used to feel so confident about. The little things that used to make me feel special—a compliment, a kind word, or just being told “thank you”—seem to have disappeared. And without them, I feel like I’m losing a part of myself.

I know my worth shouldn’t depend on someone else’s validation, but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t matter to me. I just want to feel seen again, like I’m not just another part of the routine but someone who matters, who brings joy and light to someone’s life.

Right now, I need a reminder of the person I used to be, the person I want to believe I still am. I want to know if I still have that glow—the spark that made me stand out, that made me feel alive. Can you help me see myself that way again?