My marriage has been a source of strength and comfort for many years. But lately, I’ve felt a growing distance between us, a silence that speaks volumes. The things that used to make me feel appreciated—the loving words, the affectionate touches—are now few and far between.

I can’t help but wonder if I’m still attractive to him, if he still sees me the way he used to. It feels like my presence has become something he takes for granted, and it’s left me questioning my own worth. I miss the days when he would tell me how beautiful I am, when his eyes would light up at the sight of me.

Now, I find myself longing for that attention, that reminder that I’m still desirable. I want to feel the warmth of his gaze again, to know that I’m still the woman he fell in love with. I crave that reassurance, that proof that I’m still worth admiring, worth loving, worth noticing.

More than anything, I want to feel valued again. I want to know that I still have the power to make someone’s heart skip a beat, that I’m still beautiful and worth every bit of admiration I used to receive. I need to know that I’m still worth it, that I’m still enough.