My husband hasn’t been showing much interest in me lately, and it’s left me feeling insecure and unsure of my place in our marriage. It’s as if the spark that once lit up our relationship has dimmed, leaving behind a shadow of what we used to be. I miss the way he used to look at me, like I was the only person in the room. I miss the little gestures—the surprise hugs, the sweet texts, the way he’d ask about my day and actually listen. Now, it feels like we’re two strangers sharing a life but not truly living it together.

The change didn’t happen overnight. It crept in slowly, like a fog rolling in and obscuring everything in its path. At first, I told myself it was just a phase, that life had gotten busy and we’d find our way back to each other. But as the days turned into weeks, the distance between us grew wider. He spends more time at work, stays late, and when he’s home, he’s either glued to his phone or lost in his own thoughts. I’ve tried to reach out—suggesting date nights, asking if something’s bothering him, even just sitting close to him on the couch—but he brushes me off with a half-hearted smile or a vague response.

The worst part is the silence. It’s not just the lack of words; it’s the absence of connection. I feel like I’m standing on the other side of a glass wall, watching him drift further away, unable to reach him. It’s left me questioning everything—my worth, my role in our marriage, even whether he still loves me. I don’t know how to fix this or where to start.

Part of me wants to confront him, to demand answers and lay all my fears on the table. But another part is afraid of what I might hear. What if he says he’s fallen out of love? What if he tells me he’s been unhappy for a long time? The thought of losing him terrifies me, but so does the idea of staying in a marriage where I feel invisible.

I know I can’t keep living like this, caught between hope and heartache. Maybe the first step is to have an honest conversation, to tell him how his distance is affecting me and ask if there’s something deeper going on. Or maybe it’s time to seek help, whether through couples therapy or even just confiding in a trusted friend. But until then, I’m left wondering if the love we once shared is fading away, and if there’s anything I can do to bring it back to life.