In the beginning, love felt effortless. The connection was natural, the laughter came easily, and being together felt like home. But love isn’t sustained by its spark alone—it requires intention. And without it, even the deepest love can begin to fade under the weight of daily life.

At first, it happens quietly. Conversations shift from curiosity to coordination— “Did you pay that bill?” “What’s the plan for dinner?” Touch becomes routine, a passing gesture rather than an expression of warmth.

The little moments of connection—lingering eye contact, inside jokes, spontaneous affection—begin to disappear.