Lately, my husband seems distant, like I no longer matter to him. The man who used to make me feel cherished now barely notices I’m in the room. He comes home late, distracted and withdrawn, offering little more than a passing “hello.” Even when he’s here, it feels like his mind is elsewhere—lost in his phone, the TV, or his own thoughts.

I can’t pinpoint when things began to change, but it’s been happening gradually, like a slow erosion. The little gestures that once made me feel loved—his hugs, compliments, and thoughtful questions—have disappeared. Now, I’m left wondering what went wrong. Did I do something to push him away? Am I not enough anymore? These questions replay in my mind, and each one chips away at my confidence.

I’ve tried to address it, bringing up how I feel in calm and open ways, but my words seem to bounce off him. He brushes it off as stress or exhaustion, but I can’t help feeling like there’s more to it. His distance has left me feeling unappreciated, like all the love and effort I pour into our relationship goes unnoticed.

What hurts the most is the emptiness where our connection used to be. I miss the laughter, the intimacy, the way he used to make me feel special. Now, I feel like I’m walking on eggshells, unsure how to fix something that feels so broken. It’s a lonely and heartbreaking place to be.