Anyone ever felt lonely in a long term relationship? is it normal?

Been in a relationship with someone for 6 years and I feel lonely is this normal?

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Nipper66 · 56-60, F

Have you always felt lonely? Or is it a recent thing?

notquitesurewhatimdoinghere · 31-35, F

@Nipper66 It started last year.At first I thought we were both very busy and it was a phase but now I'm not sure. I can't really confide in anyone around me so decided to turn to the internet but you'd be surprised how many conflicting articles are out there

Nipper66 · 56-60, F

@notquitesurewhatimdoinghere yeah. Have you tried bringing it up with you partner?
If your partner used to get a connectedness with you, but are now getting their emotional/ communicating needs met at work or with friends... maybe? Or are they edging away in a quiet way without realizing it? Then all can be good again!
If they are content as things are, or edging away knowingly... then it isn't so good...