Nothing stings quite like hearing your spouse say you seem distant and unresponsive in those intimate moments. Not long ago, that was my life. What should have been a cozy, loving connection with my husband felt more like a stage for embarrassment and disconnection. My body just wasn’t cooperating, lacking the warmth and natural ease it once had, leaving us both stuck in a rut of frustration.
At first, my husband was sweet, trying to rekindle our spark with gentle kisses and warm embraces. But when my body didn’t respond, his patience started to fray. One evening, he looked at me and said, “It’s like you’re not even there.” Ouch, those words hit hard. I spent that night in tears, wondering what happened to the vibrant woman I used to be. Soon, our closeness faded. He’d avoid our bedroom, and when he was there, he’d face away. I felt like a ghost in my marriage, battling doubts: was I still desirable? Was our love slipping away? Continue Reading.