What do you do when you feel like your relationship has hit a plateau?
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Next step?  Like commitment?  There's no way to get a guy to commit- on Sex and the City, there was an episode where they described a guy commiting, like a taxi cab.  When the light comes on, the next person getting in is the one who gets the ring.  All you can do is express you're interested in furthering the relationship.  Or if you mean you're bored with him, wear some sexy lingerie and have sex spontaneously.
600444
Stink? \nNo, seriously, if he used to be closer and now seems distant with no real connection between the two of you, then you have serious troubles in your relationship. Tell him in a non-threatening manner that you are concerned that you are not feeling as close as you used to. Ask him to go to a counselor to help "you" work out your thoughts. If he feels that the counseling is for you, he will feel less threatened by it and may be more cooperative. We men are "fixers" when presented with a problem. We don't want to talk about it, we want to find a concrete answer and solve the problem.\nI hate to say it, but he may not be as close to you anymore because he has someone else to be close to. Only you know him well enough. You must approach him with this though or it will tear you both apart. If he doesn't at least seem concerned with your thoughts and feelings, then he may have already left in his mind.
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That's a tough one, maybe you two can hang out and try to avoid conversations that will stir up feelings from the previous relationship, but then it will seem like they are avoiding the situation, so maybe the best policy is to talk about whatever has happened and ask the person how do they think they can move forward. Maybe they may say they need sometime to themselves or something, or maybe you can suggest to them that they take up a hobby, like exercising, or jogging or something like that. Hope this helps!!!
170068
Give it some time (a few weeks) and then see how you feel then, and if you still want to, talk to him about it.
122927
Relax, all relationships go through phases.  Take some time to figure out if there is something in your life or relationship that is bothering you and needs to be dealt with.  If it isn't that then talk to your doctor as this could also be a health matter.  Some times it is just that you have hit a stale patch in your relationship and with a little work and time you will get past it.
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If you get the feeling he doesnt love you anymore, then I would let him go and see if he returns.  If its meant to be he will.  For now, I think you should move on.  You dont deserve to stand on the side line.
494459
Do what feels good.  Do what your partner responds to favourbaly and dont do what they respond to badly.
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Unfortunately many couples divorce either still loving each other or one partner still loving the other.\nThe best way is to accept that there is love, as well as accepting that he is gone. When you feel lonely and I know this is hard, instead of dragging out old memories, try as hard as you can on doing something constructive, listen to music,( not sad music) make a list of things you like about yourself, call a friend or a relative and go out for coffee or something, in short, get a life of your own.\nLike I said, is not easy, but if you try, little by little you will notice that getting up in the mornings is not so hard, and that you are looking forward to your new life.\nBelieve me, even if is hard to do believe now, this too shall pass.
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I am in the same situation honey.  I would say to be completely honest with him, and be ready to compromise.  The best way to get through this is to talk with him about how you feel, and then try to find a solution together that suits both of you.  It may still be hard, but it will be easier if there are a few things you can both agree on.  The other thing you need to ask yourself is what is really bothering you?  Are you upset because you feel he is ignoring his resposibility to you, or do you think that you may be insecure about your relationship and worried that he's doing more?  Once you figure out exactly why you are upset, it will be easier to fix.
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I can understand why she's feeling distant,I know I would feel overwhelmed...it's a tough call.I would say wait it out,try to get her talk about about what she's feeling,have some patience...it's gotta be a scary time for her and mabe she's afraid to show that?I would at least be there for her and not pressure untill all this is done and behind you both...if you really care about her and she truely wants  this relationship,why riun a good thing?Give her some space.Mabe that's all she needs,to know that you care and are willing to stick by her.
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When you realise that communicating with him/her is not as fulfilling as it used to be.
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Not sure if im late here but here it goes.\n\nIt's ok to be confused because youre in the learning stages there are many things to experience like what the guy above me said.\n\nI've had 3 long term relationships at your age, and now 10 years later, when I see my ex's we laugh about all those crazy fights we had.\n\nJust take a deep breath and look out into the horizon, 10 years from now you'll just realize how funny this all was.\n\nOh course you love him, I loved all my ex's too and I;ve talked about marriage to all of them funny thing is, time makes breaking up less cloudy.\n\nAnd yes you are hanging onto him because of the memories and all the experiences you shared. But remember people don't grow when things are stagnant.\n\nYou're here for a reason, and its either to get validation for breaking up with him. Or understanding why you feel the way you do, so why do you feel the way you do??? \n\nI guess I missed your last post, but Im gonna assume its because youre not happy. Listen to the guy above me and go out there and live life!!!
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Assess your relationship. See what's changed and what needs to change. Sex and romance almost always go hand in hand with women. DO you talk anymore (bond emotionally), do you go out on dates and do nice things for her or buy her gifts anymore? If not, that's a start. Arrange a special weekend for her. Make her dinner, chill out with her. Buy her something small like flowers and chocolate. Talk to her and ask her what's different. If there's nothing wrong, then maybe she just isn't that into to you, or she's in love with someone else. Best of luck
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Sometimes we get so caught up in our daily routine we forget how we got there in the first place.  There are ways to rekindle the passion: go out on a date (just the two of you) once in a while, make a "just us" evening once a week like sitting and listening to music together.\nMy partner and I usually designate Friday evenings for "us" time, we sit and watch a movie together (no matter how silly the movie is).
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Give it time.\nDo some special things for yourself,treat yourself to something new and fun.(and i don't mean another relationship lol at least not until time passes)\nGet involved with hobbies or other interests that will  fill your free time.\nAbove all keep living and being you.\nGood Luck
903476
Marriage is a series of highs and lows.  You sound like you are at the low part.\n\nWhy don't you take the initiative and put a spark back into your marriage?  Do something unexpected.  Take a weekend trip together.  Do something to save your marriage before you get so bored that you start looking elsewhere.
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After a few years of a relationship, the initial passion tends to fade and is replaced by a more secure and stable feeling.  You can try to do something different once in a while, like going out spontaneously, or doing something new in bed.