The sink is full again.
You asked yesterday.
And the day before.
Tonight, you walk into the kitchen, see the dishes, and something inside you snaps.
Your partner looks confused.…
You tell yourself you shouldn't need so much reassurance.
You shouldn't care whether they initiate.
You shouldn't be this affected when they barely look up from their phone.
So you…
You answer the texts.
You show up to the meetings.
You remember the birthdays.
You make sure everyone else is okay.
People describe you as dependable.
Strong.
The one who…
You know how to achieve goals.
You know how to build a business.
You know how to solve problems.
If something isn't working, you create a plan.
You execute.
You…
At the end of the day, your body is finally still.
But your mind?
It's making tomorrow's grocery list.
Remembering the birthday gift.
Planning the meeting.
Scheduling the dentist.
Thinking…
You spend time together.
You watch shows.
Eat dinner.
Sleep in the same bed.
Run errands on the weekends.
From the outside, it looks like you're together all the time.…