We don't talk nearly enough about "papercuts" in a relationship. Everytime there's raised voices, cruel words, lack of support, short temper, lack of affection, etc., a tiny wound is created. Not enough to make you leave, but enough to make part of you pull away & lose a
People will assume you’ve never been through anything because you do not have a victim personality and your trauma is not your entire personality. We grow from tribulations over here, not pity ourselves.
I notice everything, every shift in someone’s tone, every body language, every emotion, every fake smile and/or compliment. And I tell you now, it is very depressing