It's true that in every relationship, the initial spark settles with time. In the beginning, there's excitement, curiosity, endless conversations and stories. You're discovering each other.
But as the relationship grows, you learn more, routines form, and the constant talking naturally reduces. That's when silence begins to appear.
Many people assume this silence is a sign of comfort, that you're so close now you don't need words to express love. And sometimes, that's true. But silence doesn't always mean closeness; for some, it can also mean trouble.
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Silence in relationships can hold two very different meanings. It can feel like the soft warmth of familiarity or the harsh chill of disconnection. And Ruchi Ruuh, a Delhi-based relationship counsellor, agrees.
"Silence is very contextual.
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