It’s not that you wish him harm or harbor bitterness. It’s just… he no longer crosses your mind the way he once did. You don’t check in during the day. You don’t worry if he’s had lunch or if he made it home safely. That natural care and concern that used to be second nature has quietly faded.
Some might say this is the clearest sign of all—that emotional distance has replaced intimacy. Not because you’re cruel. But because your heart has slowly let go.
7. Saying Goodbye Feels Like Relief
Now? You find yourself exhaling when he walks out the door. Maybe you even smile. You treasure the solitude, the space, the calm.
It’s a strange feeling—to welcome goodbye instead of dreading it—but it’s one that reveals more than words ever could.
