Perhaps you have been in the same relationship for so long that you and your partner have gotten too used to each other, to the point where your partner might not appeal to you as much as before.
This is never a fun situation to be in because, even though you may still love them, your attraction to them may have been declining as time went by. It doesn’t mean that you should end things with your partner, in fact, quite the contrary!
When your partner starts losing its appeal, it brings in a great opportunity to try and solve this problem with each other, to communicate and to strengthen the relationship and bond even more so than before!
Share Your Feelings With Them
The most obvious step to take when this situation arises, is to communicate with your partner and let them know how you feel. You still love them, sure, but you are starting to feel less and less attracted to them and, the way you feel is valid and requires attention as well.
One way to do this is to have a proper conversation, to tell them how you feel, however, be kind and gentle, you do not want to hurt your partner’s feelings in the process. You must let them know how you feel while trying to express how much you still love them regardless and, therefore, trying to find a medium or a solution to this problem that you both can work on.
A relationship goes both ways and, you both have to find each other in the middle, trying to find a compromise that fits both and appeals to each other as well.
Give Them Hints
What I mean by this, is not for you to give them hints on the fact that they are not appealing to you as much but, instead, to try and give them hints on what they could improve, in order for you to feel sexually attracted to them again.
For example, asking your partner to go to the gym with you when, before, they wouldn’t normally choose to do so, can give off the right idea without being too front forward or even insulting.
Some people are not fond of confrontation or being faced with such direct conversations, therefore, sometimes, giving hints might be the best bet to take.
Compromise
In case you did have said conversation with your partner and, in case they did realize the points that need changing in order for you to feel that sexual attraction again, try and find a compromise, ask them if there is something about you that they would like to see improved as well, and then do it, as they do the same for you.
All in all, you should love your partner for what they are but, our heart may not always be in tune with our bodies and, after all, we are all human, sexually active beings that need the stimulation, therefore, sexual attraction with your partner is just as important as the love between each other. Finding a middle ground between each other is important for a healthy relationship and a happy life.