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When the Love is Gone
Can You Get It Back?

Falling out of love doesn’t mean it’s over – learn how to reconnect instead.

Has the Love Faded in Your Relationship?

Love doesn’t disappear suddenly. It usually fades so gradually that you don’t even realize it’s happening.

Until one day, you wake up, and feel like strangers.

Whether you're the one who's fallen out of love or the one hearing those painful words – "I'm not in love with you anymore" – navigating this reality can be overwhelming. 

If you’re struggling with a distant partner or questioning your own feelings, you’re far from alone. 

At Guy Stuff Counseling, we help couples deal with this painful truth every day.

Is The Love Really Gone?

Falling out of love can happen to anybody.

Love changes, evolves, and matures from what it looked like at the start, and most of us don't adjust our expectations to allow for this reality. Add in the impact of dealing with daily life stress and it leads to many people feeling the love is gone.

Some other common contributors include,  

  • Can't communicate
  • Frequent arguments and conflict
  • Emotional or physical distance
  • Loss of intimacy
  • Taking each other for granted

But is the love really gone, or is it possibly just buried?

At Guy Stuff, we most often find that it's the later and can be brought back to life.

Real Stories of the Love is Gone

Darin & Maria
Darin's Story

Darin felt stuck. He had a good life with Maria, but something was missing. The excitement was gone, and he started questioning whether he had ever truly loved her. He tried to focus on the positives, but deep down, he knew the love wasn’t there anymore.

One evening, during a simple disagreement about weekend plans, his frustration boiled over, and he blurted out, 

"I love you, but I'm not in love with you anymore."

Maria’s Story

Maria had sensed a shift in their relationship, but she never expected Darin to say those words out loud. She loved him and believed they could work through their struggles, but his confession left her shattered.

The future she had envisioned seemed to slip away in an instant. Should she fight for their marriage, or was it time to walk away?

Understanding Why Love Fades

As described above, two big factors for why falling out of love happens are unchanged expectations and life stress. But there's more to it than that.

The biggest reason the love fades is because the majority of partners don't work at their relationship, instead they ignore it and take it for granted. Mistakenly assuming it will always stay the same and be there. Wrong.

How regularly do you each do the following?

  • Say "I'm sorry"
  • Do an unsolicited loving act
  • Say "thank you" and really mean it
  • Tell a friend something positive about your partner
  • Say something kind to your partner

Got an idea now of what's missing in your relationship?

But getting the love back isn't as simple as following a checklist. There's some major repair work that's needed first.

Can You Fall Back in Love?

Yes, every couple can fall back in love. The real question is will they choose to try and put in the work that's required to make it happen.

The good news is that many, many couples have successfully reignited their love, even after feeling like the love is gone. However, rebuilding love takes effort, a plan, patience, and often professional guidance.

Here’s what else it takes:

1. Honest Conversations

Addressing issues openly and without blame.

2. Rebuilding Connection

Spending quality time together and slowly rebuilding intimacy.

3. Getting Professional Help

A relationship counselor can provide tools to navigate this process and ensure that all the underlying problems are resolved.

4. Commitment to Change

Both partners must be willing to put in the work, which can take some time.

Testimonials

"Your advice really helped me. My wife and I have been getting closer. She texts me often and tells me she loves me. But I'm taking it one day at a time. Again, thanks for your help Dr. Kurt. Your advice saved my relationship. Thank you so much!"
- Daniel, Virginia, USA

Hope for the Future

Darin and Maria chose to seek counseling with Guy Stuff. It wasn’t easy at first either, but with Dr. Kurt's guidance, they began to understand what went wrong and how to rebuild their relationship. Over time, they reconnected and found a deeper love than they'd ever had before.

Does the lost love in their story sound familiar?

If your relationship feels distant, there is hope for your relationship too.

What To Do Next

Love doesn’t have to disappear forever. If your relationship is struggling, take some action today.

Start with our Is the Love Gone Quiz. Assess where your relationship really stands and get some tips from Dr. Kurt.

You deserve a relationship filled with love and connection. And you can get it if you start taking steps toward learning how to rediscover the love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can love fade and then come back?

Yes, love can return with effort and commitment. Relationships go through phases, some up and some down, and if both partners are willing to work on rebuilding the connection, the love can be restored.

How do I know if my partner has fallen out of love with me?

Signs include lack of communication, emotional distance, less mphysical affection, and avoiding time together. If your partner seems uninterested in working on the relationship, they may be falling out of love.

Is it normal to fall out of love in a long-term relationship?

Yes, it’s common for feelings to change over time. However, falling out of love doesn’t mean the relationship is over. Many couples experience emotional disconnect but successfully reconnect with the right strategies.

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