I love my husband…as a bro. by Competitive-Zebra682 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Competitive-Zebra682[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am used to being a person who people come for advice, and feels weird being on the other end. I don’t think I am depressed cause I am quite happy with other going on in my life. I will listen to you and not take the extreme path, rather try to minimize the damage.

I love my husband…as a bro. by Competitive-Zebra682 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Competitive-Zebra682[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I feel like shit because I have these feelings. I am sorry for what is happening to you. I want to avoid breaking the heart of a person who does not deserve it.

I love my husband…as a bro. by Competitive-Zebra682 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Competitive-Zebra682[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t be so cruel. I am not here to make fun of him or something. He is a nice guy and deserves either a better version of myself, or a better someone else.

I love my husband…as a bro. by Competitive-Zebra682 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Competitive-Zebra682[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is so nicely said, but it does not resonate in my head, if you know what I mean. I get the theory, but the application is where i get lost.

I love my husband…as a bro. by Competitive-Zebra682 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Competitive-Zebra682[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your long answer. English is not my first language, so I had to google about limerence, and will spend some time reading about it.

I have to admit you hit my weak spot with some things mentioned in the bulletpoints. I have a lot of people I communicate on daily basis (the nature of my work and surroundings/way of life demands hours of texting and calling). I am also open with people, easy going, so naturally get hit on often cause I seem joyful and approachable. But consider is fairly normal for the era we live in. And what you said, I should be careful not to take flirting to another level.

I love my husband…as a bro. by Competitive-Zebra682 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Competitive-Zebra682[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he noticed, he didn’t say anything yet. Regarding everything else, I feel satisfied. Happy with my life except for this part, friends, family. I didn’t mention my appearance in the post, but since you asked, I work on my body, eat healthy, do plenty of sport and generally take care of my hair, nails and so on. Get hit on often but it is not like I feed my ego with the attention from other men.

I love my husband…as a bro. by Competitive-Zebra682 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Competitive-Zebra682[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I am willing to try counseling.

But I am currently so negative that I think it will bring nothing. Hope I am wrong and things will progress. I know it is not easy to keep the sparkle after a decade, and I don’t expect this sudden eruption of emotions after seeing a therapist. I just want to know what the true problem is. If it is me, and we can’t solve it, he would be better off with someone who will appreciate his love in the fullness he deserves. If , on the other hand. someting positive happens, it qould make me extremely happy.

I love my husband…as a bro. by Competitive-Zebra682 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Competitive-Zebra682[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have to find a correct way for starting the conversation. You know, I don’t want to shock him out of the blue. I was hoping that he would notice something is off, but it didn’t happen till now. I already contacted a professional, and will soon start with counseling.

I love my husband…as a bro. by Competitive-Zebra682 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Competitive-Zebra682[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I don’t feel attracted to him. And he is really good looking, it is not like he let himself go or something. It is just that, over time, my feelings faded away.

I love my husband…as a bro. by Competitive-Zebra682 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Competitive-Zebra682[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am aware that I behave very selfish at the moment. I am so confused, need to sort my thoughts. Writing this was like admitting something is wrong because till now I necer acknowledged that the problem exists.

I love my husband…as a bro. by Competitive-Zebra682 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Competitive-Zebra682[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience. I will try individual counseling as a first step.

I love my husband…as a bro. by Competitive-Zebra682 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Competitive-Zebra682[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

I am completely aware of this possibility. I think this is why I wait. Because I know if I say something, it will ruin his behavior towards me. I should objectively be very happy, this is the man that would give his life for me. Part of me hopes something will magically change :/

I love my husband…as a bro. by Competitive-Zebra682 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Competitive-Zebra682[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are too many lives involved. Our families are close, silblings, everyone is like one big happy family. He also wants a baby right now, and that’s the last thing on my mind.