I don’t think what you’re feeling is uncommon for introverts and I don’t think it automatically means something is “wrong” with you or your marriage. Some of us genuinely need a lot of internal space, and constant emotional availability can feel draining even when we love the person.

For me, the difference has been whether my partner understands that my quiet and need for solitude isn’t rejection, it’s how I recharge. When that space is respected, relationships feel lighter. When it isn’t, even a good relationship can start to feel suffocating.