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Re: Married But Lonely by UnknownQueen(f): 9:12am On Jan 24
kiddaz:
So you plan to take advantage of her situation to corrupt her and create more problems? If you're looking for a 4ck buddy why not hit the zones close to you where you can an do all these? Na una dey mislead weak minded women. Na so dem done carry my gateman wife since morning abokkky no see him small wife who was supposed to be off work today as she works at a restaurant close. She pick call talk where she dey and she's not there till now she no pick again and abokkky dey restless. You better warn yourself
No I'm not trying to corrupt her and create problems...Marriage is a societal construct and that's why it's not working..
I'm just trying to explore with her or him so we don't die of loneliness..
We don't necessarily have to F.....we can just explore ..
Re: Married But Lonely by UnknownQueen(f): 9:18am On Jan 24
Kobojunkie:
The only person keeping you in that marriage and keeping you lonely is you. Your children know you are lonely, and they are not happy about it. And if you tell them that they are the reason why you chose to remain in a situation where you are unhappy, you only deepen their sadness even more. 🥱🥱🥱

They say "Misery loves company," but misery cannot save one from itself. 🥱🥱
You're right Kobo, and it's the reason why I've decided to go this route...

I'm ready to bear whatever consequences come with it....

After all I'm presently eating and drinking this consequence, nothing scares me again.
Re: Married But Lonely by Solofresh2: 9:28am On Jan 24
Sexyrosey:
The Loneliness No One Talks About

It’s a different kind of pain to feel lonely while lying next to someone who is supposed to love you.
To be married, yet feel emotionally single.
To wake up every day craving affection, attention, and connection… and still go to bed empty.

People think loneliness only comes from being alone.
But sometimes it comes from being with someone who no longer sees you, hears you, or desires you.

I miss being wanted.
I miss being touched with intention, spoken to with softness, loved with effort.
I miss feeling like I matter.

I’m tired of pretending I’m okay.
Tired of acting strong when inside I feel invisible.
Tired of pouring love into a space that feels cold and silent.

This is not about perfection.
It’s about presence.
About romance.
About feeling chosen, not just tolerated.

The hardest part is knowing that I’m still capable of love, passion, and deep connection — but I’m living in a place where none of it is returned.

And that kind of loneliness… hurts more than being alone ever could.
The issue with you women is that when the finally does these things, you will take it for granted and in the process pushing him away
Re: Married But Lonely by dontrulee: 9:31am On Jan 24
Different strokes for different folks.
I like being alone, and I don't like too much talks. I can be with you and hardly speak ten sentences. I like to maintain my own lane
Re: Married But Lonely by bukatyne(f): 9:49am On Jan 24
Zackattack:
She has already envisaged marrying someone as fun as Davido, only to end up with an introvert in real world. That’s the problem with most of these Gen Z wives. If you check well, the husband is doing his best to provide for the family, but she’s looking for a social guy.
Man doesn’t beat you, doesn’t insult you, doesn’t cheat, provides basic needs in the home and she’s still lonely. I’ve heard it before.
@bold:

You genuinely believe this is all a husband needs to do to be a 'good husband'?

It is well.
Re: Married But Lonely by Wotowotoman: 9:50am On Jan 24
ariesbull:
You are suffering green grass syndrome.... You think you can get these things outside.... Dem go knack you... Your V will do Gbim

Then it will be too late .. focus on your kids
Ogbeni, wetin be green grass syndrome? Na grass is greener syndrome you dey try talk? Na wa o. And you go think say you sounded very smart 😂😂😂
Re: Married But Lonely by Denko2721987(m):
Typical modern day woman.. Everything is always about them, their mumu feelings and their mumu emotions. Me! Me! Me! Me! - very self centered bunch. Na them go disturb God for marriage, the moment then enter, them done begin whine with cries for one emotional validation like there aren't other things to do in the marriage. Women of those days didn't even get half the support this current women get from their husbands yet they were warriors of the home front supporting their husbands and families. These ones own na how to fulfill one mumu Korean movie fantasy and receive external dïck. Abeg commot from the marriage since the streets already done they call you, mitheww. As someone up there roghtly said, na Green Grass Syndrome they worry am
Re: Married But Lonely by merits(m): 9:59am On Jan 24
Ibkay32:
I’m a single guy, and there are days the loneliness hits me deeper than I expect. Sometimes it feels heavy, like something is missing. There are moments I just wish I had someone to talk to someone who would listen, understand, and remind me that I’m not alone but 🥲
Go and marry and be happy.
Re: Married But Lonely by Denko2721987(m): 10:01am On Jan 24
merits:
Go and marry and be happy.
There is no guarantee anyone's marriage will make them happy oh. Infact it may even make you more miserable so don't get it twisted.
Re: Married But Lonely by Jomonix: 10:23am On Jan 24
Sexyrosey:
The Loneliness No One Talks About

It’s a different kind of pain to feel lonely while lying next to someone who is supposed to love you.
To be married, yet feel emotionally single.
To wake up every day craving affection, attention, and connection… and still go to bed empty.

People think loneliness only comes from being alone.
But sometimes it comes from being with someone who no longer sees you, hears you, or desires you.

I miss being wanted.
I miss being touched with intention, spoken to with softness, loved with effort.
I miss feeling like I matter.

I’m tired of pretending I’m okay.
Tired of acting strong when inside I feel invisible.
Tired of pouring love into a space that feels cold and silent.

This is not about perfection.
It’s about presence.
About romance.
About feeling chosen, not just tolerated.

The hardest part is knowing that I’m still capable of love, passion, and deep connection — but I’m living in a place where none of it is returned.

And that kind of loneliness… hurts more than being alone ever could.
It hurts to be alone
Re: Married But Lonely by Hmmmmm2024: 10:26am On Jan 24
Sexyrosey:
The Loneliness No One Talks About

It’s a different kind of pain to feel lonely while lying next to someone who is supposed to love you.
To be married, yet feel emotionally single.
To wake up every day craving affection, attention, and connection… and still go to bed empty.

People think loneliness only comes from being alone.
But sometimes it comes from being with someone who no longer sees you, hears you, or desires you.

I miss being wanted.
I miss being touched with intention, spoken to with softness, loved with effort.
I miss feeling like I matter.

I’m tired of pretending I’m okay.
Tired of acting strong when inside I feel invisible.
Tired of pouring love into a space that feels cold and silent.

This is not about perfection.
It’s about presence.
About romance.
About feeling chosen, not just tolerated.

The hardest part is knowing that I’m still capable of love, passion, and deep connection — but I’m living in a place where none of it is returned.

And that kind of loneliness… hurts more than being alone ever could.
Even though I am a man, I can understand your pain. That's why in America, marriage like yours would have ended long ago... marriage is not a death sentence...it's not suppose to make one unhappy...the society has brainwashed people to believe many nonsense...like if a family doesn't have a male child they have not given birth, like you don't have to walk out of that marriage because your mum did not leave your father, so many nonsense that often lead to depression and suicide
Re: Married But Lonely by JimD(m): 10:32am On Jan 24
Sexyrosey:
The Loneliness No One Talks About

It’s a different kind of pain to feel lonely while lying next to someone who is supposed to love you.
To be married, yet feel emotionally single.
To wake up every day craving affection, attention, and connection… and still go to bed empty.

People think loneliness only comes from being alone.
But sometimes it comes from being with someone who no longer sees you, hears you, or desires you.

I miss being wanted.
I miss being touched with intention, spoken to with softness, loved with effort.
I miss feeling like I matter.

I’m tired of pretending I’m okay.
Tired of acting strong when inside I feel invisible.
Tired of pouring love into a space that feels cold and silent.

This is not about perfection.
It’s about presence.
About romance.
About feeling chosen, not just tolerated.

The hardest part is knowing that I’m still capable of love, passion, and deep connection — but I’m living in a place where none of it is returned.

And that kind of loneliness… hurts more than being alone ever could.
I smell the gaslighting. Nothing your partner would ever do can be enough Sexyrosey
Re: Married But Lonely by ultraviolet27(f): 10:51am On Jan 24
Ibkay32:
I’m a single guy, and there are days the loneliness hits me deeper than I expect. Sometimes it feels heavy, like something is missing. There are moments I just wish I had someone to talk to someone who would listen, understand, and remind me that I’m not alone but 🥲
Let's chat on watsapp E-mail me first I am not married for now and I don't want to be in any serious relationship let's just be chatting each other
Re: Married But Lonely by tonyemmanuel: 10:55am On Jan 24
That have been my feeling until recently
Re: Married But Lonely by georgetemi(m): 10:58am On Jan 24
advanceDNA:
You have nailed the matter on the top. This is exactly what happens, particularly to our women. They will always expect the male partner to make the move all the time which shouldn't be so. If your husband didn't touch you, then touch him

If I ask you now...when was the last time you were all over your spouse? Initiate a surprise outing,? When was the last time you seduced your partner....?? Make your spouse feel desired...?? When was the last time u got home first and sent ur spouse a message that made him rush home to be with you...

The thing is y'all like one sided effort.....y'all expect the other person to keep the spark alive.....it's always the responsibility of the other person.....not me....

If u ask them too....they probably have the same complain as you......

Life happens....pple have to go to work and get tired when the day is over....if y'all are not deliberately intentional with investing in your relationship.....the spark will just fizzle out and become the everyday norm....
Re: Married But Lonely by Eriokanmi: 11:02am On Jan 24
Sexyrosey:
The Loneliness No One Talks About

It’s a different kind of pain to feel lonely while lying next to someone who is supposed to love you.
To be married, yet feel emotionally single.
To wake up every day craving affection, attention, and connection… and still go to bed empty.

People think loneliness only comes from being alone.
But sometimes it comes from being with someone who no longer sees you, hears you, or desires you.

I miss being wanted.
I miss being touched with intention, spoken to with softness, loved with effort.
I miss feeling like I matter.

I’m tired of pretending I’m okay.
Tired of acting strong when inside I feel invisible.
Tired of pouring love into a space that feels cold and silent.

This is not about perfection.
It’s about presence.
About romance.
About feeling chosen, not just tolerated.

The hardest part is knowing that I’m still capable of love, passion, and deep connection — but I’m living in a place where none of it is returned.

And that kind of loneliness… hurts more than being alone ever could.
Men love affectionately when her character is right.
Re: Married But Lonely by chris81964(m): 11:14am On Jan 24
I have read it again. It does not mention the gender of the writer.

advanceDNA:
Read her comments naaa....she said her husband is caring, provides and is a great dad...but because he's traditional makes him a bad husband
Re: Married But Lonely by joseph1832(m): 11:29am On Jan 24
bukatyne:
@bold:

You genuinely believe this is all a husband needs to do to be a 'good husband'?

It is well.
what exactly does a man needs to do, before being called 'good husband'?
Re: Married But Lonely by fitinwell: 11:59am On Jan 24
Sexyrosey:
The Loneliness No One Talks About

It’s a different kind of pain to feel lonely while lying next to someone who is supposed to love you.
To be married, yet feel emotionally single.
To wake up every day craving affection, attention, and connection… and still go to bed empty.

People think loneliness only comes from being alone.
But sometimes it comes from being with someone who no longer sees you, hears you, or desires you.

I miss being wanted.
I miss being touched with intention, spoken to with softness, loved with effort.
I miss feeling like I matter.

I’m tired of pretending I’m okay.
Tired of acting strong when inside I feel invisible.
Tired of pouring love into a space that feels cold and silent.

This is not about perfection.
It’s about presence.
About romance.
About feeling chosen, not just tolerated.

The hardest part is knowing that I’m still capable of love, passion, and deep connection — but I’m living in a place where none of it is returned.

And that kind of loneliness… hurts more than being alone ever could.
This energy you spent talking to the public on Nairaland forum... Channel that energy to communicating with your own spouse.. teach him incase he doesn't understand.

Even if it is arranged marriage... Learn to teach each other... Marriage is a lifetime journey..

Not a bus Stop .
Re: Married But Lonely by LordReed(m): 12:08pm On Jan 24
Sexyrosey:
The Loneliness No One Talks About

It’s a different kind of pain to feel lonely while lying next to someone who is supposed to love you.
To be married, yet feel emotionally single.
To wake up every day craving affection, attention, and connection… and still go to bed empty.

People think loneliness only comes from being alone.
But sometimes it comes from being with someone who no longer sees you, hears you, or desires you.

I miss being wanted.
I miss being touched with intention, spoken to with softness, loved with effort.
I miss feeling like I matter.

I’m tired of pretending I’m okay.
Tired of acting strong when inside I feel invisible.
Tired of pouring love into a space that feels cold and silent.

This is not about perfection.
It’s about presence.
About romance.
About feeling chosen, not just tolerated.

The hardest part is knowing that I’m still capable of love, passion, and deep connection — but I’m living in a place where none of it is returned.

And that kind of loneliness… hurts more than being alone ever could.
Have you spoken to him or are you one of those who expect their partner to read their minds?
Re: Married But Lonely by advanceDNA: 12:43pm On Jan 24
chris81964:
I have read it again. It does not mention the gender of the writer.
Follow up comments nit the first one she used to open the thread
Re: Married But Lonely by Authur729(m): 12:54pm On Jan 24
Man is going through a lot i can relate as well
Sexyrosey:
The Loneliness No One Talks About

It’s a different kind of pain to feel lonely while lying next to someone who is supposed to love you.
To be married, yet feel emotionally single.
To wake up every day craving affection, attention, and connection… and still go to bed empty.

People think loneliness only comes from being alone.
But sometimes it comes from being with someone who no longer sees you, hears you, or desires you.

I miss being wanted.
I miss being touched with intention, spoken to with softness, loved with effort.
I miss feeling like I matter.

I’m tired of pretending I’m okay.
Tired of acting strong when inside I feel invisible.
Tired of pouring love into a space that feels cold and silent.

This is not about perfection.
It’s about presence.
About romance.
About feeling chosen, not just tolerated.

The hardest part is knowing that I’m still capable of love, passion, and deep connection — but I’m living in a place where none of it is returned.

And that kind of loneliness… hurts more than being alone ever could.
Re: Married But Lonely by Zackattack: 1:08pm On Jan 24
bukatyne:
@bold:

You genuinely believe this is all a husband needs to do to be a 'good husband'?

It is well.
No. He should be like Davido🤦‍♀️
So introverts cannot be a husband too. If it’s such a hard work, then what’s the point💁.
She can go and look for Davido or Burna boy to marry her. Take your fantasies with you, the door is always wide open.
Re: Married But Lonely by sammiewrite(m): 1:09pm On Jan 24
"I miss being wanted.
I miss being touched with intention, spoken to with softness, loved with effort.
I miss feeling like I matter."

At OP, I read somewhere on the second page that your husband provides and is not abusive? If you think this is commonplace in men in 2026, divorce that man to find out. Rather than focus on what you have and been grateful, you're looking for what is not lost. Typical modern day woman: Their idea of love is never reciprocity. It is never kindness. It is never empathy. It is never sacrifice, sharing or respect. Their idea of love is never their own... But the fantasy and delusions they see daily on Zee World and on social media.

The modern day women can't seem to understand that there can be love without romance. That there can be love without touching, touching or exchange of bodily fluid.
Re: Married But Lonely by eniteden(m): 1:13pm On Jan 24
You took the words out of my mouth guy cool

That's just it, am married and this sort of loneliness comes sometimes, but what i do is play with my wife like i use to when we are single, go out with her sometimes even after works.

When am too carried away and she get close to me i bit her legs playfully and she laughs and scream while i drop anything am doing and fight with her till we fall on the bed and start laughing and if my boy is asleep we knack from there very well grin

So many things i do, just try ur effort too don't just sit there and let everything always come from ur partner do ur part.

Like right now, am planning to take my wife to her best restaurant on her birthday, buy each other things no matter how small, guest, gossip and fight playfully, watch tv together while hugging.

Just try marriage is sweet and lonely sometimes grin

advanceDNA:
If I ask you now...when was the last time you were all over your spouse? Initiate a surprise outing,? When was the last time you seduced your partner....?? Make your spouse feel desired...?? When was the last time u got home first and sent ur spouse a message that made him rush home to be with you...

The thing is y'all like one sided effort.....y'all expect the other person to keep the spark alive.....it's always the responsibility of the other person.....not me....

If u ask them too....they probably have the same complain as you......

Life happens....pple have to go to work and get tired when the day is over....if y'all are not deliberately intentional with investing in your relationship.....the spark will just fizzle out and become the everyday norm....
Re: Married But Lonely by Harbideyme: 1:38pm On Jan 24
Since I am also in that shoe, let's be friends.
Re: Married But Lonely by lebete3000: 1:45pm On Jan 24
Tenrack:
Baba won share him inner feelings with a Nigerian girl. grin grin😂😂😂
You no be better pesin aje cheesy
Re: Married But Lonely by justloo(m): 1:51pm On Jan 24
sammiewrite:
"I miss being wanted.
I miss being touched with intention, spoken to with softness, loved with effort.
I miss feeling like I matter."

At OP, I read somewhere on the second page that your husband provides and is not abusive? If you think this is commonplace in men in 2026, divorce that man to find out. Rather than focus on what you have and been grateful, you're looking for what is not lost. Typical modern day woman: Their idea of love is never reciprocity. It is never kindness. It is never empathy. It is never sacrifice, sharing or respect. Their idea of love is never their own... But the fantasy and delusions they see daily on Zee World and on social media.

The modern day women can't seem to understand that there can be love without romance. That there can be love without touching, touching or exchange of bodily fluid.
@Sammiewrite you decided to miss the point completely. Marriage is companionship FIRST. You complement each other.

Providing and procreation are secondary considerations (Reason why women fall out of love with their rich husbands despite all the trappings and provisions)

Perhaps you may want to read what she wrote again, this time with more emotional intelligence to interrogate why and how someone can be in a marriage and yet feel lonely.

A little bit of empathy helps
Re: Married But Lonely by plaetton:
ufy4success:
Thank you for telling her the truth that loving herself would mean her leaving that marriage because it seems she knows the hard truth but refusing to accept it. When peace dies, bitterness sets in...
Funny, I could hear my wife saying the same things the op posted. Without hearing my side of the story, most you would say exactly what you are saying.

Most modern women do not know how to emotional bond with their spouse, and barely make efforts to do so. Social media and crackpot feminists have encouraged modern women into the woeful delusion that everything revolves around their fluctuating and often contradicting feelings. Women very seldom reflect on what they are giving, and whether it enough. Rather, It's always about what they are not getting.
This is the classic delusions that the so-called modern women suffer.
The op did not say that her spouse was cruel, abusive nor treated her bad in any way.
For all we know, the man, just like millions of other good men, is working very hard to provide for his home,doing everything within his physical and emotional strength, to maintain his home.
And like the typical woman, she's gotten a great portion of what she dreamed of before marriage, but now, she feels she deserves more. Even though she told just half of the story, I can almost bet that she likely offers the man very little in affection and emotional support.
Most of we men are in that situation where the woman brings nothing to the table, but thinks that we owe them the universe with happiness nicely tucked in, even though they cannot even define what happiness truly means.

If a woman is not happy with the hair, the nails, the eyelashes, the breasts and hips that God gave her, if God could not satisfy a woman, it is pure delusion to expect a mere mortal man to please a woman.
That was a joke 😃.

The saddest part here is that we have these deluded online feminists like kobojunkie telling her that she might have to leave her marriage?

Leave her marriage and eventually become a side hen to another happily or unhappily married man ?
Laughing out loud.
Re: Married But Lonely by Sprintson(m): 2:42pm On Jan 24
you can email me on akeredolud@gmail.com let's talk.
Re: Married But Lonely by kiddaz: 2:57pm On Jan 24
jiggyman:
People think married men are enjoying but its not.

You cant keep gf or you won't be free keeping them, your wife only lets you enter once every 3 months

Its Crazy for us.
Did you marry her or she married you? God forbid ooh. Its how you packaged your marriage that's how you're experiencing it. That is, the little errors you condoned and overlooked saying it doesn't matter, is what controls you now. You have accepted the sex as a leverage kinda arrangement from the start so don't come here crying. Most of you are women in men's skin. Enjoy your marriage oga
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