22/07/2025
It’s one of the most heartbreaking things I hear in therapy.
Not yelling. Not cheating. Just… quiet. Cold.
Two people in the same bed — miles apart emotionally.
As a psychiatrist, I can tell you:
Loneliness in a relationship is more painful than loneliness when you’re alone.
Why? Because your heart expects to be seen — and when it’s not, it starts to shut down.
This is not about not loving each other.
It’s about the emotional space that’s grown between you — filled with silence, assumptions, and tired routines.
Here’s the truth:
💡 Emotional connection isn’t lost in one fight.
It’s lost in all the things we don’t say.
So say something real today.
Even if it’s awkward.
Even if it’s small.
Because “I miss how we used to talk” can rebuild more intimacy than forced touch ever will.
💬 Have you ever felt lonely next to someone you loved?
Drop a 💔 if this post hit somewhere soft.
