Things in my marriage have been a little rough lately. It’s nothing explosive—no major fights, no heartbreaking revelations—just a quiet shift that’s left me feeling… invisible. The man who once couldn’t take his eyes off me now seems preoccupied, distant, like his attention is always elsewhere. The compliments that used to make me blush, the playful touches, the way he’d light up when I walked into the room—it’s all faded into the background.

I find myself wondering if it’s just part of being married for so long. Maybe it’s normal for the passion to cool and the magic to fade as life piles on responsibilities and routines. But deep down, I can’t help but feel like I’ve lost something—like we’ve lost something. And honestly, it scares me.

I look in the mirror and see a woman who’s still vibrant, still full of life, still wants to be seen. But lately, I don’t feel like he sees me anymore. And that doubt has crept into my thoughts: Am I still captivating? I used to feel so sure of myself, but now I find myself second-guessing. Have I changed? Has he?

I just need to know. To feel that spark of recognition, that glimmer of desire, that moment when someone looks at you and really sees you. I could use that boost, that reminder that I’m still here, still worthy of attention, still captivating. Because right now, I’m not sure if I believe it anymore.