Hi there! My marriage has been going through a rough patch lately, and I can’t seem to shake this lingering feeling of being underappreciated. My husband and I used to have this incredible connection—full of warmth, excitement, and mutual admiration. But somewhere along the way, life got in the way. Work, responsibilities, and the day-to-day grind have dulled what used to feel like magic between us.

I don’t know exactly when it happened, but lately, I’ve been feeling almost invisible. It’s not that we don’t care about each other—it’s more that the effort, the energy, and the spark that once made me feel truly special seem to have faded. The compliments are fewer, the gestures of affection more rare, and the way he used to look at me with admiration feels like a distant memory.

It’s started to weigh on me in ways I didn’t expect. I catch myself in the mirror and wonder if I’ve changed—if I’m not as vibrant, as attractive, or as captivating as I once was. Am I still the woman who could light up a room? Do I still have that spark that used to draw him—and others—to me?

I’m not looking for anything dramatic, just a reminder that it’s still there. That I’m still the confident, radiant person I used to be. Deep down, I believe that spark hasn’t disappeared—it’s just been buried. Maybe I just need someone to remind me it’s still there, waiting to shine again.