… nurture connection, not erode it.
3. “I’ve Changed, We Both Have.”
Change is inevitable, and in the context of relationships, it’s not just expected but necessary for growth. However, when he starts broadcasting how much he’s changed, it can be a signal of emotional migration. According to Dr. John Gottman, a thought leader in marital stability, significant personal changes often precede shifts in relational dynamics.
This declaration of change might be his way of saying he’s outgrown the relationship. It’s less about the evolution of self and more about the incompatibility he feels but struggles to …