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Posted On: July 13th 2026, 12:22 am
I didn’t realize my wife had slowly gotten used to going without the little things.

A random kiss during the day. Me reaching for her hand. Sitting close to her on the couch. Holding her before we fell asleep. Telling her she was beautiful for no reason at all. None of those moments disappeared overnight.

One small gesture faded… then another… until they quietly became the exception instead of the normal.

Looking back, my wife wasn’t asking for perfection. She was hoping to feel chosen in the ordinary moments.

I’ve come to realize that pursuit doesn’t end when you get married. That’s where it really begins.

Not through one big romantic gesture. But through hundreds of small moments that quietly remind your spouse,

“I still choose you today.”

If you’re learning that the strongest marriages are built through choosing each other every day, I’d love for you to join this community. Every day we’re taking one honest step toward a stronger marriage together. #marriage #husband #pursuit #marriageadvice #marriagetips
Comments (46)
godsgdalthtime 3 months ago

godsgdalthtime

I’m starting to see and feel this with my spouse. Not sure what to think anymore. I’m stubborn… if he doesn’t do it I stopped doing it because I find myself being the only one trying it feels like

janellerow 3 months ago

janellerow

And when he stops pursuing you most wife’s will quit taking take care of themselves and think what difference does it make because husband doesn’t even notice when I make the effort to eat better, wear makeup and dress better.

brimetal21 3 months ago

brimetal21

Yep i feel this i do everything by myself I dont ask for help no more

ca.trash.panda 3 months ago
slickducky 3 months ago

slickducky

Hard to keep choosing someone that pushes you away or makes a face when you get close.

raegansparks 3 months ago

raegansparks

My husband and I have been married for 32 years, it’s not been perfect but it has been the best time of my life. Jesus led us to one another it’s not been easy but nothing in life worth having is easy. If you want ur marriage to work then you have to work hard at it. You have to put the Lord first and foremost,communication is key and you have to put your spouse’s feelings above your own..

lynncdn 3 months ago

lynncdn

This is everything! It articulates everything I’ve been living with. I don’t think my husband has ever understood any of this even when I tried telling him. The total disregard and defensiveness lost me.

charmainestar01 3 months ago

charmainestar01

😔😔😔😢So true…

lsxjess1971 3 months ago

lsxjess1971

It looks like it's going that way I try to talk about this but she's gets defensive 😞 smfh fuck it I tired

akbrichards 3 months ago

akbrichards

My prayer I

gypsy_grandmommy 3 months ago
lsmft2024 3 months ago

lsmft2024

You are wise.

ka_ren6822 3 months ago

ka_ren6822

I feel invisible

childathearts 3 months ago

childathearts

Yes true

sophbradey 3 months ago

sophbradey

❤️

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