8 Subtle Signs You’re Falling Out of Love—and Why That’s Okay

Once upon a time, his absence would make your chest ache. You missed him when he was away. You couldn’t wait to hear from him or tell him something funny you heard.

Now? You’re more at peace when he’s not around. You enjoy the quiet. You stretch out in bed. You make coffee just for you and savor the stillness. And it’s in that stillness that a truth emerges: You might actually feel more whole on your own.

4. Meals Together Are Empty

They say food is love—and for many couples, sharing meals is a sacred time to connect, laugh, and bond. But when love begins to fade, even this ritual begins to feel hollow.

Maybe you used to cook together, share a bottle of wine, or linger at the table after dinner. Now the silence hangs heavier than any conversation could. The spark of joy is gone from your dinners, replaced with the dull thud of routine.

If meals have gone from being moments of togetherness to simply feeding the body, it might be a sign the emotional nourishment is gone too.

5. You Don’t Feel Like You Need Him Anymore

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