hormone changes

Been with a wonderful girl for 7 years now. We have always gotten along and seem to always be able to turn each other on. She seems to be going through some changes physically that her and I have both noticed. She's beautiful and very feminine but it seems she is becoming slightly less feminine and is a little tougher around the edges. I love her madly and am still happy to be with her but how can I share my concern and frustration without hurting her. I know people change but it's still tough. I'm sure I will change in the future.

Welcome to the Community. Are you suggesting she is responsible for the physical changes you refer to? If the changes are involuntary, what do you expect her to do?

Would you mind explaining what you mean by the statement above? --is your gf becoming less feminine in the sense that she no longer wears makeup or fixes her self up like she once did (or) are you saying that her body is taking on a more manly look with her lifting weights at the gym or are the hairs on her body becoming more manly (thicker, darker and showing up in weird place)?

**If it is the later one I would suggest she see a doctor about this matter as her body could be producing more testosterone and less estrogen...... hence the chances you are both seeing. Shots and medication can help this common medical problem in women.

I believe open communication is the best recipe for any relationship, my husband and I gave been married for 17 years, while all the love and passion we have is great, telling one another the truth has been the source of our sustaining relationship. U love her and she knows it then try to find the right moment to express your feelings, in love. Unfortunately we don't have the power to know or control someone's response. Communicate the best solution..I hope this encourages u