Johann H
It’s probably every married man’s biggest fear for their wife to pull away from them emotionally. The things women do when they are emotionally checking out can be frustrating, and it can be confusing when you don’t know how to tell if she’s really withdrawing. Before you act, you need to be sure of where your wife stands emotionally, and the points in this list will guide you into having a good idea.
No More Communication
Don’t think it’s nothing if your wife starts talking less and avoids conversations when they get deep. She may give one-word answers to your questions or hold back when you want to discuss feelings or the future. Is she no longer sharing her thoughts, experiences, or day-to-day activities with you like before? Then it’s a sign.
Reduced Physical Affection
Touch may be physical, but it takes its root from emotion. So when there is a noticeable decline in how often you hug, hold hands, kiss, and other forms of physical affection, it may be that her heart is shifting from you. Also, pay attention to unromantic touch, such as back pats and arm touches.
Increased Irritability
Emotional distance may show in easy anger or impatience. Little things that previously didn’t bother your wife will make her flare up. It starts to feel as though she can not overlook anything, and you’ll notice you start to walk on eggshells so you don’t risk an explosion from her.
Avoidance of Eye Contact
When your wife starts feeling uncomfortable around you because she has checked out emotionally, she may start avoiding eye contact with you. Eye contact is a fun form of nonverbal communication between partners and even friends, so it’s not normal for her to avoid it unless she is emotionally becoming distant.
Spending More Time Alone
Partners should have their own free time, but they should also enjoy spending time with each other. Your partner suddenly preferring to be alone for much longer hours is a strong pointer to emotional withdrawal. She may start picking up hobbies without involving you or keeping you out of things you usually do together.
Less Interest in Your Life
Is it beginning to feel that though she used to be genuinely interested in what you think, how you feed, and how your days go, now she doesn’t seem to care? This is something you may want to look into. It could be that she no longer cares about you anymore or does not want to express affection.
Emotional Unavailability
You may notice this unavailability in your wife when she acts like only her body is present and her mind is far away. She may state blankly for seconds or minutes or be unresponsive to your voice. It may also play out in disinterest when you share your emotions or experiences.
Changes in Intimacy
When there is a noticeable decrease in how often you have sex or how passionate the sex is, even if you’re making efforts to improve it, your emotional bond may be weakening. It’s hard for her to enjoy sex with you or be interested in it when she doesn’t feel emotionally bonded with you.
Frequent Distractions
You may think your wife is just addicted to her phone, the TV, or whatever her distraction is because she’s always focused on it when you’re with each other. However, it could be that she’s intentionally blocking our opportunities to have conversations with you because she doesn’t want to have any connection with you.
No Excitement for Plans Together
Does your wife act indifferent or seem unenthusiastic when you try to make plans to do something jointly? It doesn’t even have to be a big plan, like a vacation or a date night. When you ask her to see a movie together, she may act busy to avoid it or agree without any real excitement. It’s a red flag.
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