Lately I've just been seeing life and relationships as emotional combat.
Some don't like the framing, but for me it helps me realize so many things, especially that we are all going through so many conflicts at the same time and we always will be.
Maybe it's a combination of the person feeling bored and feeling a bit scared of how forward you are, or scared of getting too close. Or it could be they're super busy with work, that they are thinking of you but are afraid to ask and be rejected, they have a medical issue, or a family member does and they're treading water to stay afloat, etc.
Most likely, a combination of so many conflicting contexts and feelings going on with them and also with you.
I don't know if we can fix all the things, as new conflicts will arise, and yet for me, trying to be aware of those conflicts helps me give myself and the other person more grace.
Some don't like the framing, but for me it helps me realize so many things, especially that we are all going through so many conflicts at the same time and we always will be.
Maybe it's a combination of the person feeling bored and feeling a bit scared of how forward you are, or scared of getting too close. Or it could be they're super busy with work, that they are thinking of you but are afraid to ask and be rejected, they have a medical issue, or a family member does and they're treading water to stay afloat, etc.
Most likely, a combination of so many conflicting contexts and feelings going on with them and also with you.
I don't know if we can fix all the things, as new conflicts will arise, and yet for me, trying to be aware of those conflicts helps me give myself and the other person more grace.