Healing Unresolved Hurt in Marriage Due to Lack of Affection and Attention

Introduction Marriage is often seen as a sanctuary of love, support, and mutual affection. However, when one spouse feels neglected, unloved, or unappreciated due to a lack of affection and attention, it can lead to deep-seated hurt and emotional wounds. These unresolved feelings can fester over time, causing a significant strain on the relationship as well as in their own mental health. They tend to question all what they believe. In this post, we’ll explore the impact of such neglect on a marriage and discuss ways to heal and restore the bond. The Impact of Neglect Neglect in marriage can manifest in various ways. It might be the spouse who’s always too busy to talk, the one who rarely shows physical affection, or the partner who seems emotionally distant, or the partner who is always willing to go above and beyond for strangers but never for the family. Over time, these behaviors can leave the other spouse feeling isolated, unloved, and disconnected and questioning their worth....