When Emma told me she needed space, the words landed softly, almost gently, but something inside me tightened instantly. At first, I thought she meant a brief pause — a moment to reset emotionally, to breathe, to gather her thoughts. I assumed it was temporary.
I assumed it had nothing to do with us breaking apart. I assumed it was a normal phase couples go through. What I didn’t realize was that this simple request would begin one of the most transformative periods of my life.
In the weeks leading up to her request, I had noticed subtle changes. They weren’t dramatic or loud, but they were unmistakable. Emma seemed distant in ways I couldn’t explain. She smiled, but her smiles didn’t feel rooted. She talked, but her word…CONTINUE READING…
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