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8 Non-Obvious Toxic Patterns That Create Distance Between Partners (And How to Reconnect)
These aren’t the relationship killers that silently erode your connection.
In every relationship, whether it’s with a partner, friend, or family member, there are subtle patterns that create distance.
You know when the spark fades, or the closeness you once had feels like it’s no there anymore, and often, people don’t even know why.
They focus on the big-ticket items: arguments, cheating, different life goals, but it’s rarely those obvious problems that break things down.
The real killer lies in the shadows — there are the things you don’t see coming, never talk about, or think about. Yet, they quietly corrode the foundation of connection.
Here’s are eight toxic patterns that, if you’re not careful, can erode the bond in your relationship.
The Unspoken Judgment
Contempt isn’t always loud. People think of it as something explosive—rolling your eyes or snapping at each other. But it’s usually the silent contempt that does the most damage.
Every time you look at your partner or friend and think, “They’ll never change,” or “They’re just not on my level,” that…
