It’s a difficult thought to contemplate…
But sometimes, love fades slowly, silently.
Routine sets in, silences weigh heavily, and tender gestures gradually disappear.
How can you tell the difference between a rough patch… and a true emotional disengagement?
Here are 9 warning signs, without being dramatic, but to help you better understand.
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You are no longer a priority
A cancelled dinner, an avoided outing, repeated excuses…
If your partner always seems busy elsewhere and no longer makes the effort to create time for themselves, this is a clear indicator: you are no longer the center of their concerns .

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He/she makes plans without you
Weekends with friends, holidays organized alone, decisions made without consultation… If he or she systematically excludes you from his or her plans, it is often because you are no longer part of his or her vision of the future.
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Physical contact has faded
Spontaneous hugs, tender kisses, everyday gestures… have they all disappeared? A prolonged lack of contact isn’t always simply forgetfulness. It can reflect a deep emotional estrangement.
You share your day, your desires, your joys… and in return: little listening, even indifference? Love thrives on mutual curiosity. When interest in your world disappears, the connection diminishes.
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Your successes no longer affect him/her
No more praise, even for small victories? If your partner seems indifferent to what makes you proud, it may be a sign of emotional detachment.
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He/she avoids any discussion about the future
Projects, organization, long-term goals… everything becomes unclear or is systematically avoided? This refusal to plan together often betrays emotional withdrawal.
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Tensions are constant or meaningless
Frequent arguments, sometimes triggered for no reason? Or, on the contrary, passive aggression? These tense exchanges can be the expression of deep unease, or even a poorly accepted lack of love.
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The silence becomes heavy
No more real conversations, no more intimate exchanges, or no more shared laughter? A couple that no longer communicates loses one of its essential pillars. And this silence, far from soothing, can drive them apart.