If a rupture has occurred between the two of you, your relationship may be at risk. When all you talk about are logistics without sharing any significant thoughts while forgetting about intimacy altogether, that’s a sign of emotional disconnect.
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Emotional distance is something that slowly creeps into the relationship, sometimes with no warning. Here are the most common reasons for this relationship fracture called emotional detachment.
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1. They struggle with depression, stress or distress
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Many people who fight against depression or stress choose either to hide it or to withdraw into themselves. They might encounter difficulties in their career as well as at home, so you’d better talk to them about their feelings and try to find ways of reducing stress.
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2. They seek alone time
There are many couples who seek alone time because they can’t find any, with children and all. It’s normal to want some time alone and most of us choose to spend it watching shows, listening to music or browsing the internet. The best way to approach this need is to decide together how to arrange your time so that the both of you feel content.
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3. They are aloof
If they have completely lost interest in the relationship, they’re reticent and reserved and avoid intimacy, then you might as well have a serious talk about where things are going. If they’re reluctant to the conversation, you may want to suggest therapy.
These are the basic signs of someone being emotionally detached. Please share!
