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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Tell her in a gentle way. Don't expect a response, or maybe a bad one. But she will hear you and it may help shift her thinking at some point. I was in the same situation and I had several friends point things out. At the time, I glossed it over, but as time went on, and I tried to change the relationship dynamics and failed, their honesty and observations added to the cumulative effect. And eventually I realized I was married to someone who chose not to reciprocate. I;m divorced now, and so much happier. And I know I have real friends who told me the truth and stood by me no matter what.[/quote]

New poster here, I’m curious what was the gentle, yet honest way of approaching it?  Did your friends more so ask questions like “are you happy wth this dynamic?  What would you advice your niece or sister in this situation?  Would you be happy if this continued the next 20 year or so years and if not, what can you do to change it?”  The idea that they aren’t telling you what to do but are trying to get you to think it through and realize that you do have some power over your happiness.  Or did they approach more from concern/worry.[/quote]

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