Topics Dating & relationships

Is it normal to not be attracted to your partner all the time?

Mostly.Normal for most people

Yes. Attraction can ebb and flow, even in a loving relationship; you don’t have to feel dazzled by your partner every minute for the relationship to be real.

Attraction shifts with stress, mood, health, routine, and how connected you’re feeling. In a long-term relationship, it’s normal for desire or that “wow, you’re gorgeous” feeling to come and go rather than stay switched on constantly.

People vary in how much they expect steady attraction, but most understand that love and desire aren’t a nonstop fireworks show. It may be worth talking with your partner if the lack of attraction feels persistent or upsetting, or if it’s part of a bigger change in how you feel about the relationship.

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