Strained Relationship Dynamics
As soon as he arrived home, he sensed that something was amiss. Heather seemed distant, resisting his affectionate touches and attempts at a warm embrace. He tried to make eye contact and asked what was wrong.
Heather inquired about his day, to which he casually responded before repeating his question. Noticing her reluctance to open up, he decided to be patient. He trusted her enough to know that she would eventually share the issue at hand.