5.You’re not as emphatic as you used to be.
Stress can have this effect on people. When your stress levels are very high you tend to become less empathic towards your partner, according to research. As Hall has explained, your partner will feel isolated and alone if you’re lacking your sense of togetherness.
If you’re not able to connect with your partner anymore, the connection will eventually fade away and a breakup might be inevitable. So even on those days where you don’t feel like showing your affection because you have a lot on your plate outside your relationship, it’s still important to make them feel loved and appreciated.
The small gestures mean the most, so even just as little as 10 minutes a day of kissing, touching, and hugging your partner will contribute to lowering your stress levels, Hall said.
Read also: The Worst Thing You Could Possibly Say to Your Partner.
