I’m married, and for years, I felt secure in that identity. We built a life together—a stable, predictable, and loving partnership. But lately, something has shifted. The connection we once had feels distant, replaced by routine conversations and the silence of unspoken needs.

It’s not that I don’t love him—I do. It’s just that I feel invisible sometimes, like I’ve faded into the background of our life together. The compliments that once flowed so easily have dried up. The way he used to look at me, like I was the only person in the world, has been replaced by absent-minded glances over his phone.

I try to tell myself it’s normal, that relationships go through phases. But deep down, I’m aching for something more. I miss the thrill of being seen, of being appreciated for who I am—not just as a partner, but as a woman. I wonder if I’ve lost that spark, the one that used to light up a room and turn heads.

I find myself questioning—am I still beautiful? Am I still desirable? Do I still have what it takes to captivate someone’s attention? Maybe it’s selfish, but I just want to feel alive again, to remember what it’s like to be wanted.

Sometimes, I catch myself imagining a moment—someone looking at me with that unmistakable intensity, making me feel seen again. I don’t know where this longing will take me, but I can’t deny it’s there, quietly whispering for more.