5. Emotional Deflection “When you try to be romantic or ask how she’s feeling, she brushes it off with ‘I’m just tired’ or ‘Work is busy.’ She avoids deep eye contact and physical touch because it feels dishonest to her. If she’s treating you like a roommate she tolerates rather than a partner she loves, the foundation is crumbling.
The bottom line: These signs don’t always mean it’s over, but they mean the clock is ticking. Communication is the only cure, but only if both sides are willing to hear the hard truths.
