“The problem is that I just don’t love him anymore. Every day is a struggle to keep it going, but leaving isn’t a straightforward option.”
This sentence has become far too common — whispered by many, lived by even more, and hidden behind polite smiles and perfectly curated family photos.
It’s alarming how many people feel this way in silence. How many stay, not because of love, but because leaving feels impossible. Because of children, reputation, religion, or simply not knowing how to start over.
For some, every day feels like an emotional performance — forcing a smile when he walks in, pretending to be interested in conversations that feel hollow, or dreading physical intimacy that has now become an obligation rather than an expression of affection.
And sometimes, the emotional confusion deepens when attraction quietly finds its way to someone else. It’s not always about infidelity — often, it’s about the peace and validation you feel around someone who listens, who sees you again.
But then guilt creeps in. Fear. Confusion.
You begin to wonder:
“Is this really love lost? Or is this just exhaustion?”
“Have I changed, or has he?”
You replay the memories — how it started, where it went wrong — hoping to find a fix, yet drifting back into the warm thought of freedom, of being seen again.
Marriage is sacred, yes. But sacredness doesn’t erase pain. When the heart has been bruised, neglected, or simply worn down by unmet needs, it seeks comfort elsewhere — even unintentionally.
You are not alone in this feeling. Many are battling the same storm behind quiet walls.
The first step is not to make a drastic decision — but to speak. Seek professional help. A counselor, therapist, or trusted mentor can help you sort through the noise without judgment.
Enough of smiling to hide pain. Enough of pretending everything is fine.
Healing begins when you admit — even just to yourself — that something is broken.
Behind the curtains, none of us are perfect. But that doesn’t mean we can’t seek peace, clarity, and truth.
