He's not that interested anymore

South Africa
April 13, 2009 8:53am CST
I am engaged to the man of my dreams, whom I love dearly. Weve been together for 5 years and were getting married end of this year, but it seems that he isnt in too me anymore. I'm not the one with the 'headache' every night. I dont have a 'fhm model' body, could that be the reason? He tells me everyday that he loves me, but did his love turned into being just comfortable? My eyes are filled with tears, I dont want my heart broken...
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23 responses
• China
13 Apr 09
I don't think love would always be fresh,let alone you've been together for 5 years.In my opinion,love will turn into a kind of responsibility after a period of time.Sometimes,we can't feel our husband's enthusiasim as before,but that do not represent he don't love you anymore.You have been an important part in his life.But of course,we ourselves should still think some ways to make our marriage life more interesting ,more significant.
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@jingke (106)
• China
3 May 09
I'm in favour of your opinion...haha
@Niah1976 (739)
• Paranaque, Philippines
13 Apr 09
Hi there! Maybe, what you're thinking is not exactly what he is feeling. If he doesn't love you like before I think he will nt push through with the wedding. FHM body?! My dear I think you are a bit insecure. Forfive me for saying that. But I thin it's normal for us girls to feel that way sometimes. But I think you should be confident about yourself and be proud of what you are. Talking to him is the next step. Explain to him what you feel about te relationship and try to ask him if he has a problem. So good luck to you and God bless you, too!!! Cheer up girl!!!
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@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
13 Apr 09
wow, that's tough... i have a friend who's confused if she still feels love for his bf or is it just pity now. the guy is dependent on her because we know that if she breaks up or cools off with him, he might be active in his frat again or he'll slack out of school. and she's also afraid to have a cool off because she's afraid that she might be doing a wrong decision. Yours is tough... try the philippine movie "One more chance", you could relate so much with it i think.
• Philippines
15 Apr 09
Maybe he has a problem at work. You two should have a heart to heart talk for you to know what's bugging him as well as for him to know how you feel about his actions. Communication is essential in all kinds of relationships. Cheer up! I bet he loved you not because of your looks but for who you are.
@mira91 (985)
• Singapore
15 Apr 09
He's avoiding it? That's bad....I think it's time you both have a talk with each other...Tell him how you're feeling..And ask his take on this...I know you're afraid he might not want to go on with this anymore but you guys pulled through 5 years of being together...and you guys are finally getting married and don't blow it off because you guys have just become complacent with each other...That is like the biggest enemy of couples everywhere...Don't let it ruin you both. Spend time with each other...Do sweet things for him...Shower him with TLC and have candlelight dinners or just do something for him that he might never expect from you. I hope things will improve between the both of you...I sincerely do...Regards, mira..
• Malta
13 Apr 09
This is difficult. Many have said that maybe he has other things on his mind and that could be part of it. Work problems can change a man's attitude a lot. Try to take some time off your routine to charge your relationship a bit. Sometimes with many preparations for the marriage or for the start of something new, like moving house, can become quite stressful. Do something you like doing together, maybe a nice dinner, or a picnic or dancing... I am sure you can find the right thing for you two... then after that also find some time to let him talk about what worries him... Hope things get better. Dont give up!
@busyB4 (874)
• United States
13 Apr 09
Maybe he is getting cold feet. I am sorry you have these feelings. Maybe it is better to find out now though instead of after you are maried. Have you talked with him about your feelings?? This will be very important to find out and be able to talk about what you both need to share. Best of luck, if it is meant to be, it should work out!
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
14 Apr 09
Well I think you should determine how true is the headache he is having. It might be that he is indeed suffering from headaches. I really think that he is sincere with his feeling since he always say's "I love you" to you everyday which is not common amongst men nowadays. Many women complain that their men forgot to say those three words but your partner is saying that religiously to you. maybe you should talk it out with him and he may also give his side of the story behind those headaches he is having.
@gr8life (6251)
• Malaysia
14 Apr 09
Hello cariendup, It is not about physical look all the time if that is what makes you worry. You have been together for quite a long time and maybe, both of you just need some space to be left alone. Furthermore, you are getting married at the end of the year. Some guys are just afraid of more commitment. He might need some times to rethink whether he did a right decision or not. Or maybe, your boyfriend is having some problems that he tries to solve without worrying you and destroying your happy mood to get married. I hope everything will be solved soon.
@bhanusb (5709)
• India
14 Apr 09
Don't be worried.I hope you will be happy couple.You know each other for five years.It's long time to understand each other.I hope your tears will turn into sweet smile.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
14 Apr 09
with time can change, let alone the name of love. so you need not be discouraged.
@intari (190)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 09
generally when we will gettin' married, there's always have problem to exam how strong our love in relationship.how can we solve the problem. i think u both must talk and become honest.ask him to tell honestly about his attitude to u. ask and make sure about his love to u,not only spoken but from what he has done to u.if u feel unsure about his love, u may broke up.it's hard.but useless if u keep marriage but feel uncomfort with your husband. u'll get suffer if u push to married.world always spinning around so u may not to give up.life's still goes on even though u have to broke up.but u must listen what your heart sayin'.hopefully your relationship will save.
@NIECIE21 (365)
• United States
14 Apr 09
Maybe he is going through some stressful things in his life right now and on top of it, he is getting married. Maybe he is just getting cold feet and is nervous about taking this huge leap. I would just sit down wiht him and talk to him about how you feel and try to find out what is going on. It maybe something he just needs to talk about and is afraid he will hurt you (being nervous about spending forever with 1 person) or there maybe some deeper issue that needs to be worked on before you and him get married. Good luck with what ever happens!
@vheilugto (149)
• Philippines
14 Apr 09
GO FOR where you are happy. dont be fooled by your feelings. it doesn't mean that your happy means happy. u have to be practical sometimes. okey?
@jcbelle (152)
• Philippines
14 Apr 09
Maybe you and your partner should need a little space. You know, getting married is not that easy. So, you should think twice, thrice or as many times as possible before you decide to whom you settle with. You have to make sure that the one you are going to marry is really your love and so as your partner. Remember, settling down is not as happy as you think when you were just a, "girlfriends or boyfriends". You will face a lot of challenges and adjustments in your relationship. Both of you were raised from different family, environment,values and other factors which you should consider before getting married.
@jbrooks0127 (2324)
• United States
14 Apr 09
This sounds like a problem of expectation. You have been together for 5 years. You now are getting married. You of course expect that it will be magical like it would have been if you would have gotten married in the first 6 months. Married or not, 5 years give both parties time to get comfortable. If you have lived together it is as though you were married so there is no more surprises between you. If he is telling you that he loves you everyday then you must believe him. His work could be giving him concern or any one of a dozen reasons. The best thing for you to do is to talk with him about how you feel. Ask him why he is the way he is. Be prepared for the answer however because while it is likely you will be fine it may not. One thing to know is that if he is not happy now then getting married will only make it worse over time. So you need to know what is going on with him. While the last thing in the world you want to do is break up please know that if you have to it is so much better than after your married. Don't get married until you know where you stand. Talk with him....be up front with him and make him tell you what is going on. It will be the best thing you have ever done for your relationship.
• India
14 Apr 09
In long time realtionship it is very normal issue. You should need to understand you partner. Otherwise you find yourself in same situation in all the conditions.
• China
14 Apr 09
Envy you oh,l love you of person ,you should cherish!
• United States
14 Apr 09
if a guy loves a woman, it doesn't matter if the girl has "fhm model" body or not...if he really loves you it doesn't matter if your thin or thick...its suppose to be unconditional love..we dont put a size on that... and for my opinion what you should do is talk to him..tell him how you feel...
• Mexico
14 Apr 09
dear cariedup, if your man is with you it is because he loves you! dont doubt it. what your saying about you guys being together after 5 years tells a lot. no one will be with some else for so long if they don't love them. in his eyes you are the world, dont worry girl. he's lucky to have you in his life. hope you feel more secure girl:D
• China
14 Apr 09
something may be not accord with our thought, especially in terms of emotion.