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What to Do When You Love a Spouse Who Doesn’t Love You Back?
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Most people would reason that a couple would not marry each other unless they loved each other.  When you were first married to your spouse, you were probably both very much in love.  However, with the many different things couples have to face these days, it’s entirely possible to become distanced and grow apart.  If you’re wondering what to do when you love a spouse who doesn’t love you back, the information below may be of some help.
 
Take a Hard Look at the Situation 
 
When you step back and take a hard look at the situation, ask yourself a question – does your spouse really not love you or are there problems in the way that are keeping your spouse from showing his or her affection?  Often times it can be easy to feel as if you’re unloved even though your spouse may love you very much.  
 
If he or she is stressed out, angry or something else is going on, it can appear that they don’t love you when in fact they do.  Talk to your spouse and find out what’s going on.  Try to get some help if you want to save the marriage.  You can find a counselor or therapist that can help you work things out and build the marriage back up.
 
If You Are Sure Your Spouse Doesn’t Love You
 
Unfortunately, there are times when people fall out of love with each other.  If this has happened in your case, there isn’t much you can do to change the heart of your spouse.  What you can do is change the way you’re looking at the situation.  For instance, you may think that you don’t deserve the love of your spouse any longer and that’s why they have had a change of heart.  
 
This is not true.  The fact is that people sometimes just change.  Think of the wonderful things about yourself and why someone would love you.  Be honest and remember your best traits.  It can be hard to have confidence about anything at a time like this, but remember that it’s your spouse’s loss.  There are many other people out there that would consider you special, beautiful, wonderful and who would stick by you until the end.  This is an important thing for you to do, as your self-esteem could be easily damaged at this time! 
 
Look to the Future
 
It can hurt beyond words to learn that your spouse no longer loves you, and you will probably need a period of time where you accept the idea.  After you’ve accepted it, it’s time to look to the future.  There is no point in dwelling on the past and wishing that things could be different.  Find something else you can focus on while you naturally heal from the pain of this realization.
 
It’s never easy to accept rejection and it’s magnified many, many times when such a heartbreaking rejection comes from someone who is supposed to love you for the rest of your life.  Using the tips and suggestions above, you can find out what to do when your spouse doesn’t love you back.

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