Untangling the Silent Distance

Something was slipping through Dave’s fingers, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on it. His gaze lingered on Noa, his wife, but the warmth they once shared now seemed out of reach. The intimacy that once defined their bond had faded, replaced by a quiet, unsettling distance.

It was as if their connection had been swallowed by an invisible fog, leaving him grasping for any semblance of clarity. The words of Dr. John Gottman echoed in his mind—unresolved issues could subtly reshape relationships. His growing unease suggested there were layers to their troubles that he hadn’t yet uncovered. He couldn’t help but wonder: what was really going on between them?