Commitment to a lifetime of happiness and trust in one another can sometimes come to a standstill and you find yourself at a crossroads wondering if your wife/partner doesn’t love you anymore or if they still do. The constant feeling that the emotional intimacy that was present in the initial stage of your marriage is no longer there, and sometimes it can even be a big question mark on the physical connection between you two. 

Once the question is established in your mind, looking for the signs to be sure is often the next step. Miscommunications in marriages create unnecessary hurdles for spouses so it is imperative to identify the signs that might indicate that your wife doesn’t love you anymore. In this article, we will talk about signs to look for, and how you can fix your marriage if your wife still wants to work it out. 

5 Signs your wife doesn’t love you anymore 

While many signs might show your wife’s disinterest in you, these major signs are often the ones to look out for. 

1. She keeps secrets

It might be hard to pinpoint the exact moment she started keeping secrets from you, but hearing things about her from third parties or much later on means she’s keeping secrets and the communication in the marriage is starting to feel strained or has been for a long time and you just didn’t pay attention. For example, hearing she got promoted at work from a third party could mean she feels you are not interested in her work and she doesn’t have to share. 

2. Her attention span to everything about you has reduced

This is pretty self-explanatory because it’s one of the first signs you notice that probably led to the doubt of whether she loves you or not. Once your wife starts showing a lack of interest in what happens to you, your career, your health, and even your family, it could be a sign of her disinterest in the marriage. 

3. Lack of intimacy

Intimacy between couples, be it emotional or physical, blooms marriage, so it is important that the intimacy level does not in any capacity go down. But once your wife starts to withdraw from any attempts to establish an emotional or physical intimacy, then it is a telltale sign she doesn’t love you anymore. For example, pulling away when you lean in for a kiss. 

4. She fights with you always

Men often complain that their wives nag too much and it has become a common phrase that has stuck with society but when your wife starts to fight with you for everything and anything then it’s another sign that she doesn’t love you anymore. 

5. She spends more time outside than at home

Does your wife spend more time at work? At social events? Work conferences? At the gym? Anywhere but home? If you notice all these patterns that excuse her from home, from your presence, then it could be a sign that she prefers the company of others over you, in other words, she doesn’t love you anymore. 

There’s a difference between assuming something that might be true and getting clarity that assumptions about something are true. So working towards getting clarity on what your marriage means to your wife now is the next step even when you have noticed the signs. In other words, communicating about any of the above-mentioned issues to your wife is the only way to clear assumptions especially if you still want to save your marriage 

5 Things to do if my wife doesn’t love you anymore 

1. Communicate your feelings

As earlier stated, you have to communicate the signs you have noticed in your wife’s behavior that might indicate she doesn’t love you anymore. Your wife’s change of behavior might have to do with something she’s going through that she might find difficult to express and might not have to do with her not loving you anymore. So you have to communicate to clear any assumptions. 

2. Self-introspect

You have to look inward and assess your part in what could have brought about the change in your wife’s behavior. For example, you might have at one point or another shown a lack of interest in what goes on in her life and might have taken her interests for granted. All these could have led to a gradual withdrawal from you. 

3. Seek professional help

Accessing the core of what went wrong in a marriage can sometimes require the help of a professional. To unravel buried grievances and navigate the distance might require the perception of a third party. So, going to couples therapy to receive marriage counseling can go a long way to fix the broken pieces of your marriage. 

4. Court her again

You might be wondering, how can I court someone I am already married to? The same way you did before you got married to them. Take them out on dates, be honest about your feelings, reassure your wife of your commitments, encourage their interests by participating, and listen to their highs and lows. Be present for them. 

5. Never give up

Every marriage has its hurdles and not everything is picture-perfect. Yes, heartbreak can be an unending wound that never stops bleeding but it doesn’t mean it won’t heal when it’s cared for. So don’t lose hope and keep working on your marriage, keep fighting for your happiness especially if it lies in your marriage. 

When do you move on? 

Sometimes, some marriages are beyond repair and you might need to consider the option of moving on no matter how difficult the choice might be. It’s not easy staying married when you both know the love is no longer there. But it is important to fight for your love, your wife, and your marriage before you take this step. You will be at peace knowing you tried all you can, but some fire can only burn once.