You finally get a moment alone—and don’t know how to connect.
The house is quiet. The toys are put away. The dishes are done.
But as you and your partner…
“That wasn’t me…” — but it was your nervous system.
You were fine—until you weren’t. One moment you were holding it together. The next, you were yelling, shutting down, or…
You share everything—except the closeness you once had.
The business, the house, the calendar, the kids. You run your life like a well-oiled machine. And yet… the intimacy has gone…
Burnout isn’t just tiredness—it’s a body that can’t come down from survival.
You’ve tried self-care. You’ve taken the supplements. You’ve meditated, journaled, maybe even gone to therapy.
And still, you…
What happens when loving touch no longer feels good?
You used to crave your partner’s affection. Their hand on your back, arms around you in bed, a kiss in the…
Not feeling anything doesn’t mean everything is okay.
You function. You get things done. You smile when needed. You’re not falling apart—but you’re not really here either. You say “I’m…