How can I reconnect with my wife? It's one of those questions that you find yourself asking now even though a year or two ago you never could have imagined it. Marriages are like any other relationship. Over time they do change and a couple that was once happy and couldn't imagine a future without each other may find themselves questioning why they got married to begin with. If your wife has pulled away from you emotionally and you feel as though you're living with a roommate as opposed to a life partner, you need to take some steps to change that. Marriages can be brought back to life with the right attention and guidance. It's up to you to take action and help your wife to see that you're still the man who adores her.

Many men are surprised to learn that the reason their wife has withdrawn is more about her dissatisfaction with herself than her not being happy with the marriage. Marriage obviously changes an individual. Over time it can bring to light all the things in your life that you never accomplished. If your wife gave up a promising career to stay at home to become a full time mother that can certainly impact her feelings about the marriage over time. If your wife has taken on more of the burden of caring for the children or tending to household chores, that again can shift her feelings about the relationship you two share. Talk to your wife about her fulfillment within her own life. Ask if there's anything you can do to make her feel more satisfied. The simple fact that you've recognized her dissatisfaction and are reaching out to help her will touch her.

When was the last time you took your wife out on a date? If you're like most typical couples it was before your children arrived. That's common and understandable but it can certainly impact the marriage. If a married couple doesn't work on keeping the romantic flame alive it is sure to burn out. You can take the initiative by being the same man who swept her off her feet before you popped the question. Take her out to dinner every now and again and if you two are living on a budget, cook her favorite dinner instead. Rent a movie that you know she'll enjoy and bring home some flowers to brighten her day once in a while. Small gestures like this can help your wife feel appreciated again and it will definitely lead to her feeling connected to you again.