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Falling in love is easy. It merely takes an exchange of glance or a sweet gesture to sweep someone right off their feet. But when two people have been living together for a while, it takes a lot more than that to make it work. Working, paying bills, looking after the kids, and other family responsibilities can make it hard to invest time in your relationship. And before you know it, either one or both of you might have drifted apart from each other. If you feel that your partner is pulling away from the relationship, there are certain signs that you can look out for. Here are 5 hints that your husband might be dropping knowingly or unknowingly that he has checked out of the relationship:
1. He Is Over Critical Of Everything You Do
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When you are in love, you tend to overlook certain quirks your significant other possesses. Hell, you might even find it adorable or charming. You forgive them when they arrive ten minutes late or when they are too lazy to do the dishes. Basically, you become more generous.
It is natural for your partner to pick fights over certain things especially if you are the one at fault. But if your partner has become highly critical over every single thing that you do, then chances are something might be wrong. Before jumping to the conclusion that he is falling out of love, check if there is something bothering him which is causing him to take it out on you. It could be a work thing or he might have had a fallout with one of his best friends. It’s best to talk it out first.
2. He Keeps On Stonewalling
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Healthy fights or arguments are normal in any relationship as long as there are no bitter feelings toward one another later. But if your partner stops responding to you during a fight and has completely closed off, chances are he has stopped taking interest in the relationship. Open and honest communication is the key to making a marriage work.
If your husband has shut down and stopped responding, take a break for 20 minutes and try to resolve the conflict later. Stonewalling is a sign that you should never ignore in a marriage.
3. He Doesn’t Confide In You Anymore
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It is okay to confide in close friends every once in a while. But has your husband stopped relying on you for emotional sustenance? Instead of coming to you, if he is constantly sharing with a coworker or a friend, it is a clear sign of being emotionally distant.
Your husband probably doesn’t have to share every little detail of his life with you. In fact, it can be emotionally draining for both of you. However, if he chooses to share details of his personal life or his marriage with a third person, it might lead to an emotional affair. In such cases, it is best to confront him about it and be open to feedback.
4. There Is A Lack Of Playfulness Between You Two
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Laughter is important in any marriage. It is also a sign that he enjoys your company. Does it feel like your husband no longer enjoys spending time with you? Is he simply going through the motions or does he look forward to hanging out with you?
If you feel like your husband has pulled away, recreate the magic by going to plays or watching a sitcom that you both love. Try to reconnect with him in some way.
5. He Is Extremely Impatient With You
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Instead of good old words, are you receiving grunts and eye rolls from his side? If he has become completely intolerant towards you, that is a red flag in any relationship. It can kill the intimacy and create a drift between you and your partner.
Lack of love and affection can make any relationship go downhill. So talk to your husband as soon as possible in a calm manner. Try to be patient if he is not opening up and give him some time.
Your husband might not be the man you once married. It can be hard to deal with an emotionally distant person who is overly critical of your actions. Try to understand why he might be doing it and have an open conversation. You can also find ways to rekindle the romance by spending quality time with each other.
