He loses track of conversations.
He seems to be thinking about something else.
That disconnection is not accidental.
5. Changes their routine
. New activities or excuses begin to appear:
Different schedules
, unexpected outings
, more time away from home.
Sometimes they are subtle changes, but repetitive.
6. Comparisons without realizing it.
You may start making indirect comments:
“She’s calmer…”
“Other people don’t mind that…”
She doesn’t always mention someone directly, but the comparison is there.
7. Becomes more critical or distant
What he used to tolerate now bothers him.
Argues over small things.
Gets irritated easily.
Shows less patience.
It’s as if he’s trying to justify an internal discomfort.
8. He has moments of guilt.
Not everything is indifference.
They may also appear:
Suddenly more affectionate attitudes.
Attempts to compensate.
Unexplained mood swings.
Guilt often manifests itself irregularly.
9. Justify your behavior
Continued on the next page
