I’m not an expert at all, just someone who reads these threads and reacts honestly and this one made me say “ouch” out loud.
April said it perfectly: long conversations don’t equal a real relationship. Anyone can talk about “future” and “marriage,” but real interest shows up in actions — holidays, birthdays, meeting friends. After a year and a half, no card, no flowers, no family? That’s not being busy, that’s being distant.
From a regular person’s view, it feels like words with no weight. And fridge magnets as a gift… that kind of says it all. If you keep wondering whether you matter, that’s usually your answer. This is why advice from askapril stands out trusting your gut isn’t drama, it’s self-respect.
