Hey everyone,
I don’t even know where to start, but I just feel like I need to share what I’m going through. Lately, I’ve been feeling like my marriage is slowly turning into a long-distance one, even though we technically live together.

My spouse and I have been together for a while, and at first, we had a really strong connection. But over the past year or so, it feels like we’ve drifted apart, emotionally and physically. The biggest issue is that my partner travels a significant amount for work—sometimes for days or even weeks at a time. When he’s home, he’s often exhausted or preoccupied with work, and I can’t seem to get through to him.

I try to initiate conversations or make plans when he’s around, but it often feels like I’m the only one putting in the effort. It’s not that there’s anything necessarily wrong between us; we’re not fighting or anything. But I just feel so alone. We might be in the same house, but it feels like we’re living separate lives. I miss the intimacy and connection we used to have, but I don’t know how to bring it up without seeming like I’m complaining too much or overreacting.

Has anyone else dealt with a spouse who travels a lot for work? How did you manage the emotional distance that builds up over time? I just want to feel close again, but I’m struggling with how to start that conversation or make things feel better.

Any advice or similar experiences would mean a lot right now. Thanks for reading.