11/29/2025
Some relationships fall apart loudly with big arguments and clear endings. Others start to fade quietly - more distance, fewer hugs, and a bedroom that feels⌠shut down.
When we talk about how to save a relationship, we usually think about fixing communication or money fights. Those matter. But one of the most painful, and often hidden, reasons relationships struggle is lack of intimacy.
When touch, affection, and s*x slowly disappear, it can leave both partners feeling unwanted, rejected, or âroommate-like.â Itâs easy to blame yourself or your partner⌠or to assume the love is gone.
But many times, intimacy fades because libido has changed, not because the relationship is doomed. Stress, hormones, burnout, past hurts, medications, and underlying health issues can all lower desire and make it hard to feel close, even when you still care deeply about each other.
If you want to work on saving the relationship, it helps to look at both sides:
đš the emotional side - feeling safe, seen, and valued
đš the physical side - whatâs draining your energy and desire in the first place
The solution isnât forcing intimacy or pretending everything is fine. Itâs slowing down, getting honest (with yourself and your partner), and gently supporting your body and nervous system so desire has space to come back.
Tap the link below to learn some of our tips on how to save a relationship.
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