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#RI-69f8679c·5 months ago·
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I married someone who felt more like a friend.

I married my husband but our connection feels more like siblings and our intimate life is rare. I feel like I'm the problem because I'm not attracted to him and find myself seeking attention from other men.

What I wish I knew
"I wish I had understood the difference between deep friendship and romantic love before getting married."
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't marry someone out of dependency if the romantic connection isn't truly there."
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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