Paper Cuts in a Relationship: The Small Wounds that Make us Pull Away.
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We often think of big disappointments when it comes to romantic relationships.
We talk about cheating, lying, loss of trust, or a lack of intimacy. But we rarely talk about the small disappointments that, when repeated frequently, cause severe emotional distress.
On the surface, they may seem small — insignificant even. However, if our partner confronts us, we may in fact laugh about them and wonder why they’re so damn upset.
Although this scenario might be recurrent in our relationships, we tend to overlook it, especially if we’re the ones causing the small, insignificant wounds: the paper cuts.
Incidents like sudden outbursts, lack of support, criticism, rude words, forgetfulness, or miscommunication can gradually lead to feelings of resentment and may cause partners to slowly drift apart.
Just like a paper cut, the wound might not be visible, but we can’t ignore the discomfort it causes. The emotional pain that paper cuts generate might be tiny in the beginning, but when they accumulate and fester, the…
