As far as introductions go, this one couldn't be more uncomfortable, but where else am I to turn for non-judgmental assistance? I have been "happily" married for just over five years and have a four year old son who I love with my entire being.
For over a year I have been feeling stagnant in my relationship with my spouse. I have love for him, how could I not with the life we brought into this world together? But, after more than a year of quiet reflection of not only myself, but our life together, I've realized that having love for him and being in love with him are two vastly different things.
I feel alone even when we're in the same room. There's a distance that I can't seem to cross. However, I don't know if he senses it yet.
I've attempted to broach the subject, to gently bring up that I'm not happy, but I don't think he gets it.
I'm struggling with how and when to come forward with my feelings of dissatisfaction and let him know that I'm not happy and I want to peacefully and lovingly move on for the sake of our son.