There was a time when I felt cherished, when my husband’s eyes would light up just at the sight of me. But now, his lack of interest in me has become impossible to ignore, and it’s slowly chipping away at my confidence. I feel unappreciated, as if my presence in his life is merely expected rather than desired. I try to brush it off, to tell myself that every relationship has its ups and downs, but deep inside, I can’t help but wonder—when did I stop being someone he wanted and became just someone who’s there?

I’ve made an effort. I’ve tried dressing up more, surprising him with things he loves, initiating conversations, even reaching out to touch him just to feel that connection again. But the more I try, the more distant he seems, and that only fuels my insecurities. Am I not attractive enough anymore? Have I changed in ways I don’t see? Or worse—has he simply stopped loving me?

I don’t know how to fix this, and that scares me. I can’t force him to want me, to appreciate me, to see me the way he once did. But I also can’t keep pretending that I don’t feel the growing void between us.

So what do I do now? Do I fight for his attention, or do I start learning to live with the painful reality that maybe, just maybe, I’ve already lost it?