For three long years, I felt invisible in my own relationship. My boyfriend, Mark, seemed only interested in one thing intimacy. Every promise he made about the future, marriage, or commitment felt empty. I tried talking to him, expressing my feelings, and setting boundaries, but nothing changed.
My heart ached, and my self-esteem slowly chipped away. I began wondering if love could ever be real for me.
The breaking point came one evening when I realized I had given everything trust, care, and emotional energy and still felt like I meant nothing.…CONTINUE READING
