7 Surprising Signs You’re Feeling Alone in Your Marriage—And You Don’t Even Realize It
Interestingly, researchers at the University of Chicago found that lonely individuals tend to perceive social interactions as threatening, leading to heightened vigilance and increased feelings of isolation.
This hypersensitivity can create a vicious cycle where the fear of negative social interactions further isolates you, exacerbating feelings of loneliness.
Recognizing this pattern can help break the cycle and pave the way for rebuilding trust and emotional intimacy in your marriage.
4) Escalated response to minor disagreements
Minor disagreements are a part of any relationship. But when loneliness creeps into a marriage, the way you respond to these disagreements can change.