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Does he love me

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Naz110 · 11/07/2024 23:18

So my husband of 10 years is gone very quiet all of a sudden.
I know he has been stressed about work and has been finishing work late (he works from home)
Anyway hes not very affectionate towards me, If I initiate something then he will go with it. I.e hugging kissing etc..
But he won't bother otherwise.
I asked him today are you ok? Are you depressed. He gave a blunt answer 'I'm fine'
I said to him you don't make much effort with me physically and his excuse was dd is still awake so he will wait until she's gone to bed.
Anyway dd is now fast asleep and so the other half.
I feel so sad and really down.
Financially he provides for me and dd.

I don't know how we've got here, all I know is he'll rather scroll through his phone for hours then make any kind of emotional physical or a normal conversation.

What can I do to bring back the spark between us.

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ifellintoarabbithole · 11/07/2024 23:26

No advice... But I'm currently sitting crying about the very same thing 😢 It's a lonely place to be isn't it. I wish I knew the answer.

UKposter · 11/07/2024 23:29

Can you find some turn to do something fun together without the kids?

cupcaske123 · 11/07/2024 23:31

Have you tried anything to reignite the spark? Kissing, hand holding, hugs, dates etc?

Naz110 · 11/07/2024 23:33

@ifellintoarabbithole
Hey, me too. I'm trying to sleep but can't do it. Just thinking about everything, on a side note he is fast asleep and couldn't care less about me being on my phone or doing whatever:(
Its important you remember your true value. We are worth it.

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Naz110 · 11/07/2024 23:37

@cupcaske123
I always do this, I wake up, give him a kiss. Hold hands if we go out but if I don't make a conversation he will not talk. We had a 40min drive yesterday and the only convo I had was with dd. Dh did not speak the whole way :(
I don't know why...
I feel so horrible to the point where I'm looking at the mirror and thinking its my body, its me he doesn't like.
I can't sleep.

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cupcaske123 · 11/07/2024 23:42

Naz110 · 11/07/2024 23:37

@cupcaske123
I always do this, I wake up, give him a kiss. Hold hands if we go out but if I don't make a conversation he will not talk. We had a 40min drive yesterday and the only convo I had was with dd. Dh did not speak the whole way :(
I don't know why...
I feel so horrible to the point where I'm looking at the mirror and thinking its my body, its me he doesn't like.
I can't sleep.

I'm sorry it's so tough. Have you thought about an open discussion? Perhaps organise a babysitter and go for a walk and talk or if that's not possible, when you have some quiet time at home. It could be anything; tiredness, stress, depression etc I would start with a talk and come up with a plan to get things back on track.

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