I’m in a relationship with an incredible woman, and honestly, she embodies everything I’ve ever dreamed of in a life partner. She’s intelligent, ambitious, caring, thoughtful, and highly supportive.

I’ve always valued intellectual connection above all else, and with her, I get exactly that. Our conversations are enriching, her knowledge is vast, and the way she speaks, articulate and clear, always leaves me thinking deeply. She gives me insight, perspective, and companionship in a way no one else ever has.

She is also someone I can count on. While I have a good-paying job and rarely need financial help, there have been times I’ve struggled, and she has stepped in without hesitation, offering support willingly and never keeping score.

I always make sure to pay her back, but it’s her heart, the fact that she does it freely, that touches me the most. She is loyal and dependable, and everything in me tells me she would make an amazing wife and a wonderful mother.

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In addition to all that, her career is solid. She holds a high position in a private company, earns well, and is progressing steadily. Her love for knowledge is inspiring; she has three master’s degrees, which speaks volumes about her drive and commitment to growth.

To be honest, I trust her completely. I can swear she’s not the type to cheat or betray me in a marriage, and loyalty like hers is rare to find these days. In short, my woman is the full package.

However, there is a big problem. Physically, she doesn’t have the body type I am naturally drawn to. It’s not that I’m asking for exaggerated features, but I tend to be attracted to women with moderate curves and thicker thighs and legs.

She doesn’t have that body type, even though she does have a fairly pretty face. So while I truly value who she is, I often find myself turned off by her physical appearance when we’re together. The strange thing is, when she’s not around, I miss her terribly. I love her, and her presence fills my life with joy, but face-to-face, I wrestle with the lack of physical attraction.

I’ve met other women who fit the body type I desire, and yes, the initial attraction is always there, but those connections never last. Most of them don’t have the qualities I cherish in a partner: intelligence, ambition, loyalty, meaningful conversation, or the ability to be supportive when life gets tough.

Many are not dependable or financially considerate, and with them, despite the physical appeal, I still feel unhappy,  discontent, and so things never move beyond the talking stage. That’s when I realize going after physical beauty alone leads only to dissatisfaction and regret.

I am very aware leaving my partner would be a huge mistake. She truly is everything a man could need in a wife, except she doesn’t satisfy this one area of physical attraction I crave.

I’ve been trying hard to come to terms with it, to fully embrace her body as it is, but it has not been easy. Social media doesn’t help, and neither do the women I see every day who happen to look like my “ideal type.” I find myself wishing she looked more like them, and that thought fills me with guilt.

How do I work through this? How can I train myself to focus on what truly matters and fully accept the woman who is right for me in every way except physical appearance? Is it possible to overcome this disconnect and remain happy long-term?

—Nhyira

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