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As the years progress, practical concerns often overshadow romantic and emotional connection. Financial pressures, work obligations, and household chores dominate daily life. Men, frequently cast as primary providers, bear the brunt of this stress, which diminishes their emotional availability. The shift from romantic partner to logistical manager or problem solver hampers spontaneous expressions of love and care.
Moreover, quality time—essential for maintaining closeness—becomes scarce. Couples drift apart emotionally, even if living under the same roof. Feelings of distance turn into a sense of living parallel lives rather than sharing a unified journey.