Few things can feel more confusing than being close to someone you love while simultaneously feeling emotionally distant from them.
Sometimes the change happens gradually.
A morning hug becomes less frequent. Holding hands disappears. A couple stops sitting close together on the sofa. A kiss goodbye becomes little more than a routine.
At first, there may be an obvious explanation.
Work is stressful. The family is busy. Someone isn’t sleeping well. There are financial concerns, health issues, or simply too many responsibilities.
But when physical affection remains absent for a long time, one or both partners may begin to wonder what has changed.
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