Let’s be honest, marriage is hard. One partner might be happy to spend time alone while the other might feel neglected. Find out if your spouse is sending you a sign she is not getting enough one-on-one time with you to keep your marriage happy and secure.
1. Your Partner Opens up.
By far, the easiest sign that your spouse wants more of your attention is when they tell you directly.
If you hear statements like, “We don’t spend enough time together” or *”I miss you,” your spouse is clearly letting you know that he needs more of your time and attention.
2. Your spouse looks different
New hair, makeup, outfits, or even a new fitness routine might be a sign that your spouse is vying for your attention. Take notice. Ladies, does your partner seem eager for you to praise his appearance, especially after a new haircut, clothes, or gym session? Chances are he’s feeling insecure that his everyday appearance has caused you to turn away from him and he’s searching for a way to reignite your interest.
3. Your spouse is jealous of time you spend with others
Does your usually trusting spouse suddenly seem bothered by the time and attention you’re giving others? This is a red flag that he’s feeling left out of your life. Consider this: If a majority of your free time is spent with your friends or other family members, then it’s likely your partner might be feeling jealous and in need of dedicated time together.
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It might seem odd that a spouse in need of attention would deny their partner ⓢⓔⓧ, but it makes perfect sense when you think about it. When someone isn’t getting enough attention from someone she loves, she might start to view that person as a stranger. If your once-loving partner withdraws from your touch and doesn’t seem interested in ᴍᴀᴋɪɴɢ ʟᴏᴠᴇ, a possible reason could be that she’s attention-starved and needs to reconnect with you.
5. Your spouse seems to have given up trying
While expressing a lack of interest in things that once used to matter is a symptom of depression.
It could also be a sign that someone feels seriously neglected in his/her relationship and might be ready to call it quits.
If your partner has stopped trying to engage with you or contribute to your lives together as a couple, it’s important to find out why and, barring mental health issues, find a solution that likely includes spending more time together.
Make necessary adjustments today if you have neglected your spouse.
It is a big sin towards humanity to neglect your better half. Find what you both love. Forget what you don’t like about each other for once and focus on the positive things that has happened to you from them being with you.
6. Your partner stopped asking you for help.
If your spouse no longer asks for you to help her with the chores, the kids, or daily tasks, planning, advices, etc there’s a good chance it’s because your attention has been elsewhere.
Have you been too busy lately to contribute around the house or with the kids?
Leaving all the family responsibilities to your partner might cause them to view you as an outsider who isn’t a reliable source of support.
7. Your partner needs constant affirmation of your love.
Does your spouse constantly ask you if you love her?
Needing too frequent affirmation of your love and commitment might be a sign that he/she is feeling less confident about the status of your relationship.
While it’s healthy and normal to say “I love you,” when a spouse needs to hear it constantly, or frequently wants you to describe why you love her, it’s a red flag that she’s feeling alone in the relationship.
8. Your partner tries to overcompensate
While it might seem great to have a spouse that dotes on your every need, it’s important to remember that our partners aren’t our hired help and deserve to be nurtured and taken care of as well as they do for us. If your spouse seems overly focused on meeting your needs, it could be because he feels as if you wouldn’t spend time with him otherwise. Are you giving him enough undivided attention that doesn’t revolve around you? If not, it’s time to start.
9. Your partner seems more irritable.
If your spouse is constantly irritated by you, she/he might be going through attention withdrawal. The reason? Spending so much time without our partners can lead us to forget what we enjoyed about them, and we develop our own routines that don’t include the person who’s neglecting us. When an emotionally or physically absent spouse suddenly appears, it can feel more like an annoyance than a chance to reconnect.
10. Your partner seems more distant.
In contrast to being extra clingy, some partners who feel neglected might become distant.
This could be a sign that your partner feels they’re not on your list of priorities and could use more affection, time, and attention to prove he’s an important part of your daily life.
Sources: mom.com, ng.opera.news
