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Alysol

Updated 4w ago

Confused about my feelings for my partner, need advice

I’m new to this app, but someone suggested I talk here and try to get some help. I’m in this wonderful relationship with the love of my life, he’s my soul mate and best friend. I go to him for everything and I do things for the both of us. Our mindsets, values, and goals align together. We’ve been together for 2 years and 3 months now. Suddenly, I got a thought telling me that I am no longer in love with my partner. I brushed it off, but the thoughts come back up again, “you don’t love him anymore” “why don’t you feel in love with him?” “You should break up with him”.. its gotten to a point where I started feeling like I actually dont feel as in love, that there are some times where I do love him and some times where I dont. It’s frustrating because there is nothing wrong in my relationship, we supposed one another and we both love each other. But why am I feeling this way? Its making me feel awful, he had a great heart and compassion. I talked to him about it and he told me that if I ever force myself to love him, then its best to end it. But I never have forced myself, I choose to love him and know that deep down in my heart, I know I love him. But again, these thoughts had confused me, broke me down, and have me affecting me little by little everyday. Anyone got advice? I don’t want this relationship to end, I want to continue this relationship. Yes I know I am young, but I dont see myself with anyone else, I dont want anyone else except him.

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Based on the experiences shared by others, it seems that you're not alone in feeling this way. One person mentioned going through points where their favorite person kind of diminishes in light and the...See More

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Kaleidoscopic2

4w

I'm so sorry… this happens to me too. Is it an actual voice that you're hearing or these are your thoughts? I go back and forth between loving my husband and feeling like.. This isn't love.. This isn't true love.. I've been in love before and this isn't it… but I think its getting better for me, it doesn't happen as often anymore.. Why do you feel this way? Is it totally random or is there something inside of you that is feeling unfulfilled?
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Alysol

4w

it happened randomly all of a sudden. The only thing that might be unfulfilling would be that we don’t get to see each other and every time we try to hang out, something comes up and we cancel those hangouts together. Im understanding about it because I know he’s doing it for his family, he had a job, and responsibilities to do. We still call and text everyday, but sometimes I want to be there with him physically. Not everyday, just every once and awhile.
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Alysol

4w

They are thoughts, they come back every now and then. Sometimes they are manageable and sometimes I cant ignore them. What did you do in your position with your partner?
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Alysol

1w

Okay so Update: Im doing a lot more better now. Its slow progress but I came to the conclusion of constantly seeking to be in love or feelings of love, even if my boyfriend isn’t there, is not a healthy relationship. Its normal for people to not be in love constantly and thats okay! Im very anxious and over-thinker but I kept arguing with myself of like, “no no thats not true because of etc.” and its working for me. Second note, i realized that I dont love myself enough like how my partner loves me. Its the saying of, “how can you take care of someone if you aren’t taking care of you.” Prioritize yourself first in the relationship so that you are the best person for you, but also the best partner for them. With a more religious aspect too, I started praying to God for guidance and seeking out His will for me, because only He knows who I will be with in the future. So I put all my worries onto Him and He’s given me peace. I highly recommend it, even if you are not religious person, He will answer and shows you how much He loves you. 🙏

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