“Boyfriend energy” is a real thing or am I just imagining stuff?

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Okay so I’m not the type to believe in energy stuff or anything spiritual really. But I saw something once about “boyfriend energy” or whatever and kinda laughed at it.

But recently I started noticing something weird. Whenever I’m alone (my husband’s away for work), I feel great. My skin gets clear, my hair looks shiny, my body feels lighter, I have more energy. I don’t even do anything different.

Then as soon as he’s back, everything goes downhill. My skin gets dry and breaks out, my hair’s dull, I look tired, I feel off. Again, I’m not changing anything. Same food, same routine, same everything.

Is that like… a thing? Can someone’s presence mess with you like that? Has anyone else ever felt something like this?

TL;DR: I (30F) look and feel amazing when my husband’s away, but the second he’s home my skin, hair, and energy go downhill. I’m not really into “energy” stuff, but is this real or just stress? Anyone else been through this?

Comments

  1. BreqsCousin Avatar

    It’s not magic.

    But it does sound like his presence is stressing you out.

  2. fulloffungi Avatar

    Dunno, I’m happiest when sharing life with my partner and actively looking forward to seeing him again when apart for longer periods. It also coincides with being home more when with him so maybe my skin routine and diet goes dowhills a bit and I might pick more at my face absent mindedly. But being with your partner should recharge you, not stress you out.

  3. charismatictictic Avatar

    I mean, I could live with dull hair and dry skin, but you feel off when your husband is around? And lighter when he’s not? Are you sure this marriage is working for you?

  4. VivianDiane Avatar

    Stress can manifest physically. Maybe his presence subconsciously stresses you out?

  5. yungmoody Avatar

    Sounds like you’re in a shitty marriage

  6. lyta_hall Avatar

    You are imagining stuff