Marriage lacks romance, affection after seven years: 'I can't live like this anymore'

Seven years into her marriage, Merili finds herself in a relationship that has become purely functional, devoid of the romance and emotional connection she once cherished. What began with passionate love has, according to Merili, settled into a routine of shared errands and child-rearing, with little room for affection or meaningful interaction.

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My husband was never particularly romantic, but he still brought flowers for my birthday, surprised me with gifts, and there were plenty of compliments in the first year.

She reminisces about the early days of their union, describing her husband as having been more demonstrative. "My husband was never particularly romantic, but he still brought flowers for my birthday, surprised me with gifts, and there were plenty of compliments in the first year," Merili shared. However, she notes that the arrival of children and the acceleration of life's pace gradually eroded the romantic elements of their relationship.

Now, Merili feels trapped in a cycle of domesticity that leaves her unfulfilled. The shared activities are limited to practical matters, and the emotional intimacy seems to have vanished. The absence of kind words and gestures has become a significant source of her distress, leading her to a breaking point.

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When we got married seven years ago, everything seemed so beautiful – we were madly in love.

"I make love twice a month, and I haven't heard a kind word in a century: I can't live like this anymore!" Merili declared, expressing the depth of her unhappiness and her inability to continue enduring the current state of their marriage. Her plea highlights a profound disconnect and a yearning for a more emotionally resonant partnership.

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I make love twice a month, and I haven't heard a kind word in a century: I can't live like this anymore!