Stress slips in where comfort is missing.
Moments of tenderness release calming hormones. Without them, stress finds an easier path in, and sleep may become restless. This isn’t fragility — it’s biology.
We find substitutes, but they’re never quite the same.
Work, hobbies, books, exercise, and friendships all fill parts of the void. They nurture the soul, yes but they can’t fully replace the warmth of shared intima:cy.
Self-worth can waver in the quiet.
When affection is absent for too long, doubt can sneak in: Am I still lovable? But this emptiness says nothing about our worth — it reflects circumstance, not value.
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