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We've only been married 8 months and our relationship is suffering! How can I get him to give me more attention?

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Question - (6 March 2011) 2 Answers - (Newest, 7 March 2011)
A female United Arab Emirates age 36-40, *mf writes:

Hi! I have been married for just 8 months. We haven’t even completed a year. We already feel like we've been married for years and can’t stand to be with each other in the same room! We fight very often. He always has time to have drinks with his friends and runs to them whenever he gets the chance. The only place he takes me is to a bar for drinks. It’s been months since he took me to a proper dinner or even a movie! He is never in a mood for any of that or says he's busy.

He hates staying at home with me. If he ever does take me out he later brings up how much he had to spend on me because I make less money than him. I don’t even feel like cooking for him anymore because he never appreciates it.

He snaps at me always and never talks to me properly or even says a nice word. I love him a lot and I know he does too. But how will I ever get his attention? What do I do to get him to give me more attention and make him want to spend time with me.

I’ve tried different things....I maintain myself neatly, get regular manicures and pedicures, waxing and dress up to impress him....but nothing helps.

Please tell me what I should do? I just want him to give me a little attention and be calm with me.

Please help!

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (7 March 2011):

It takes more than physical appeal to attract a man...the physical aspect is only a part of it..Read Christain Carters 'catch him and keep him' and sign up for his mails...You need to be able to communicate without nagging and acting desperate for his attention...because the more you push the more he pulls away....Even sharing 'how you feel' isn't going to work at this stage unless you share it in the right way...keep me posted after reading the e-books and mail.

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A female reader, GeeGee255 United States +, writes (7 March 2011):

GeeGee255 agony auntYou need to wake this man up to the fact that he will lose you if things don't change immediately. Take back your power girl. Just be prepared to follow through, don't make empty threats. You have to mean it or he will never change.

But first you have to be sure you are being fair about the situation. Do you have other friends and activities. Or are you expecting him to make you happy all on his own? Because no one can make someone else happy. And you should never sit at home alone all the time just waiting for him.

You need to have a life of your own too. So if you don't have one then you need to create one. Plus it tends to make them sit up and pay attention better when they have to worry about where you are and when you'll be home for a change.

Good Luck!

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