So some people think a woman can’t lose interest in her husband?
That’s a joke right there!
I tell you for a fact that it’s possible.
The question is, why does this happen?
Why would love two inseparable lovebirds start growing apart due to a loss of interest?
There is a clear difference between dating and marriage.
You see, in the former, the two parties put their best foot forward.
They do everything possible to maintain the spark.
They are both head over heels in love with each other and willing to do everything to see that it works out.
They pay attention to each other.
But hmm! When it comes to marriage, it’s a place where every promise and assurance you make to each other while dating is put to the test.
When you sign the dotted lines, that’s when the real work starts.
Just as men can lose interest in their wives, so can women lose interest in their husbands.
Women lose interest in their husbands for many reasons, and I will list a few reasons that could cause this.
8 Reasons Married Women Lose Interest In Their Husbands
1. Emotional Disconnection
Emotional disconnection is typical in so many homes today.
They live together as couples, but the bond is lost.
I remember a Counselor once said that the effort you put into building intimacy while dating must be doubled or even tripled in marriage for you to get the same result.
This is why they say marriage is a journey of deliberateness.
Just as a woman can connect emotionally with her husband, so can she lose interest in him.
Every woman has a love tank that has to be constantly filled with the correct love language.
Some husbands can’t remember when they last took their wives out on a date.
Some don’t even send romantic text messages to keep their wives smiling throughout the day.
The intentionality of keeping the romantic flame burning is one area some husbands are missing it.
Once they get married, they stop doing what they did that got their wives to agree to marry them.
They stop doing the chasing.
They get so familiar with each other.
And before you know it, the women start losing interest in them.
They’ve forgotten that just as interest could be built, so also can it be lost.
Emotional disconnection doesn’t just happen in one day.
It’s gradual.
If husbands can put more effort into sustaining the intimacy they share with their wives, the connection will keep getting stronger.
2. Lack of respect
Respect isn’t only a big deal for a man only but also for a woman.
She wants to be valued and honored.
She wants her opinion to count.
She doesn’t want to play second fiddle in her man’s life.
Lack of respect is one of the reasons married women lose interest in their husbands.
When a man who once carried her in high esteem starts treating her with disdain and makes decisions without even running them by her to get her opinion, she feels disrespected.
If this becomes the norm, she might lose interest after a while.
3. Dwindling physical attraction
Physical attraction plays a vital role in marriage.
There are physical attributes that naturally connect lovers, which are called specs.
Sometimes, it could be the height, the shape of the body, the complexion.
For example, a lady might have initially been attracted to and married a tall, dark, and handsome man with a flat tummy.
Then, after some years, her interest might wane if her ‘Mr perfect Crush’ undergoes drastic physical changes; a protruded belly, some extra pounds, facial hair, and so on.
Quite frankly, some men tend to pay less attention to their outlook once they marry.
Yeah, it’s understandable that responsibilities have tripled.
Hence, the focus has shifted from looking good to making more money, but it’s also essential to pay attention to this aspect.
After the money is made, you still have a home to return to.
Husbands need to do everything required to maintain the spark in their home.
4. Neglect
A woman feels neglected when her husband constantly fails to notice and attend to her needs.
This makes her feel her husband isn’t sensitive to her needs and can make her lose interest in him.
The issue of neglect informs why some married women start having emotional affairs with other men.
And no, this isn’t trying to justify such an act, but a woman needs a present husband.
Some husbands are physically present but emotionally absent.
They don’t even understand a thing about the needs of their wives.
There’s this joy a woman feels when she knows her husband pays attention to the details of her life and is right here to support her.
5. Lack of communication
The importance of communication in marriage can never be overemphasized.
Couples need to learn the art of communication.
Men especially need to up their games when holding conversations with their wives.
They sometimes transfer aggression from their workplace to the home, which affects the tone of conversations, resulting in misunderstandings and disagreements.
Constant arguments and bickering hamper effective communication.
This could piss a woman off and start keeping her thoughts and opinions to herself.
Of course, you know this isn’t going to end well.
When she starts keeping to herself, resentment will build, and she can lose interest in her husband.
6. Infidelity
Infidelity could make the interest of a woman in her husband spiral from a hundred to minus zero.
Yeah! It’s that bad.
You know, having to discover that the man you’ve committed your life to love and live with for the rest of your life is seeing another woman is a lot to deal with.
The trust is broken, and nothing excites her about the relationship.
And this is why sometimes, some marriages where infidelity happens to end in divorce.
It’s normal for a woman to lose interest in her husband if she finds out.
7. Boredom
A once-exciting relationship can start becoming boring.
Couples could get so familiar with each other that they don’t look for ways to evoke new sparks in the marriage.
This is called “see finish” in my local parlance.
Some men are not spontaneous.
They are just comfortable doing the same thing over and again.
They aren’t adventurous.
Even with sex, they are just fine with the barest minimum; everyday missionary style.
They’re set in their ways and unwilling to learn new ways of expressing love and affection to their wives.
Women who love to explore naturally start to lose interest when they see their husbands aren’t open to the same.
Husbands should be deliberate in doing things that would always make their partners want them all over again.
8. Lack of personal growth
Change is the only constant thing in life.
This also plays out in marriage, as the individuals will keep evolving.
Anyone who refuses to evolve might become obsolete, which can affect the relationship.
Neglecting personal growth is one of the factors that could make a woman lose interest in her husband.
Some husbands don’t invest in their career and business growth, nor do they invest in their mental and intellectual development.
They are just comfortable with the status quo.
They aren’t willing to take on new challenges.
And their wife, on the other hand, is scaling heights and seeking to be the best she can be.
When she sees that her husband isn’t doing too well in personal development, she could lose interest in him.
Yes, wives can outgrow their husbands if he refuses to evolve to a higher version of himself.
For men who invest in themselves and are constantly upgrading, their wives are usually proud of them.
Seeing their husbands do more can be a turn-on, thus making them fall in love with their husbands all over again.
Conclusion
Marriage is a place of service and sacrifice.
Husbands should do everything possible to pique the interests of their wives.
Everyone has a mental image of what they expect of their partners, and once they see anything less, it could make them lose interest.
A happy marriage isn’t an award but a result of hard work.