5 signals of weakened marital relationship, two of which should be guarded against

Have you ever noticed that the two people who used to talk about everything now sit on the sofa and use their phones separately, even making eye contact a luxury? It's clearly the closest A secret partner, but polite and distant like a roommate. Emotions don't disappear overnight, but those subtle signals are like a frozen lake in winter, calm on the surface but already surging beneath.

1. Dialogue from "; We; Becoming '; I;

1. Daily communication becomes task reporting

When; I'm so tired from the meeting today; Replaced by '; Let's watch a movie together; When the conversation only involves whether the water and electricity bills have been paid or not, and whether the child has completed their homework or not, this mechanized exchange of information is like pressing a mute button on emotions. Research has found that high-quality conversations between partners take less than half an hour a day, especially when it comes to intimacy The close relationship will cool down at a visible rate to the naked eye.

2. Don't share your inner feelings any more

He doesn't complain about his boss's wonderful requirements any more, and you don't bother to tell your friends' interesting stories. The trivial daily routines that used to make you laugh and cry have now become; You don't understand even if you say it; The silence. Psychologically, this is referred to as'; Emotional confinement "; When both parties stop exposing themselves emotionally, the relationship will degenerate into superficial socialization.

2. Physical contact is like touching static electricity

1. Avoid contact Secret body language

passes by the other person's side and consciously avoids them, turning the goodnight kiss into a mechanical forehead touch that quickly bounces open even if accidentally touched by fingers. Anthropologists have found that loving couples have an average of more than 10 unconscious physical contacts per day, and these small interactions are like lubricants in the relationship.

2. Sex Life becomes a to-do list

from "; Want to "; Becoming '; Should '; Oh, dear Confidential behavior requires deliberate arrangement at the beginning, accompanied by a perfunctory approach akin to completing a task. The body is the most honest barometer, when skin to skin matchmaking no longer brings joy but pressure, it indicates that emotional connections have cracked.

3. Decreased quality of time spent together

1. Being together but being distracted by each other

It seems like we're having dinner together, but in reality, we're both responding to work messages and watching short videos. This kind of '; Pseudo companionship "; It consumes more emotions than true solitude, just like pressing the accelerator and pause buttons of a relationship at the same time, which ultimately only leads to system crashes. When was the last time we tried a new restaurant together? How long has it been since I last planned a weekend trip? When life is left with only repetitive routines and no fresh experiences injected, relationships become like constantly copied documents, becoming increasingly blurry and distorted.

4. Change in Conflict Handling

1. Too lazy to argue

Previously, I used to argue over trivial matters, but now even arguing feels like a waste of energy. This is not about becoming tolerant, but a dangerous signal of decreased emotional engagement. Psychologists point out that couples who completely avoid conflict have a four fold higher risk of divorce than those who frequently argue.

2. Cold War Becomes Default

After getting angry, he no longer attempts to communicate and solve problems, but instead enters Cold War mode tacitly. This negative response is like sweeping garbage under the carpet, where the surface is clean but the bottom is fermenting and rotting.

5. Future planning no longer overlaps

1. When discussing the future, use "; I; Beginning [SEP]; I want to change jobs; " I plan to enroll in a course; These singular subjects reveal a subconscious alienation. A healthy relationship should be like interwoven vines, even if they grow separately, their foundations are tightly connected.

2. Important decisions are no longer discussed

Suddenly changing hairstyles without seeking the other party's opinion, let alone career changes or large expenses. As the scope of autonomous decision-making continues to expand, it means that the relationship has gradually withdrawn psychologically.

These signals are not emotional death sentences, but reminders that you should do something to your relationship; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; The warning device. Tomorrow at breakfast, put down your phone and chat seriously. On the way home from work, bring a flower that the other person likes, and try that long cherished recipe together on the weekend. Love is not a perpetual motion machine, it needs to constantly inject new energy, just like a fireplace that needs to constantly add firewood in winter to continue emitting warmth.

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