Hey guys,

My husband recently told me that he can not love me as a partner right now, only as family. He says he is still very attracted to me and hopes that with time and progress, he will be able to love me as a partner. He says he wants me to be more independent before he can see me as a partner.

This makes me feel like our marriage is one-sided. He says he can't say "I love you" to me. He doesn't tell me that he misses me when I tell him that I miss him. If he's having a bad day, he is snappy with me and I have to walk on eggshells even more than usual. I'm constantly worrying about how he feels about me and if I will ever be good enough. He thinks I'm too immature, and maybe I am. I find myself constantly feeling insecure in our relationship.

I wanted to know if anyone else on here has experienced something like this and what your experience was like.

Also advice would be appreciated, especially from someone who is married or has been married before.

Please be honest with me but please be respectful.

Thank you.