Emotional distance occurs when partners begin to feel disconnected emotionally as if they are living separate lives even though they may physically share a home.
-Dismissing Their Feelings or Concerns with phrases -Avoiding or Ignoring your partner by not responding when they speak -Subtle Insults by using demeaning language -Constant Criticism Without Appreciation -Disrespecting Boundaries by pushing them to talk -Making Decisions without involving the partner -Sarcasm or Joking at Their Expense -Interrupting or Cutting your partner off mid-sentence -Minimising their achievements -Withholding affection -Belittling Their Friends, Family, or Interests -Calling your spouse mostly for scut work