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After 22 years of marriage she feels more like a roommate than a wife

After 22 years, a wife says her marriage has become practical and cordial but lacks the warmth it once had.

Published May 24, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 22 years, and lately I feel more like his roommate than his wife. We are kind to each other, we pay the bills, we talk about groceries, the kids, aging parents and the dog, but the warmth has slowly disappeared.