We were on a long-awaited trip to Mexico, something I\u2019d meticulously planned. Between kids, work, and daily life, I rarely get time for myself, let alone time for us to reconnect as a couple. This vacation was supposed to be our chance to relax, enjoy each other\u2019s company, and rekindle our connection. But almost from the moment we arrived, I could sense something was off with Luke.<\/p>\n
At first, it was small things. I\u2019d ask him to take a photo of me, something I rarely do, especially on this trip where I felt good for a change. I\u2019d even bought a new dress, excited to capture a moment by the beach. But every time, he brushed me off, saying he \u201cwasn\u2019t in the mood.\u201d I reasoned that he was just tired from traveling. But the same thing happened the next day and the day after that. It started to feel strange and hurtful.<\/p>\n
One evening, as the sun was setting beautifully over the water, I asked him once more, thinking he\u2019d understand how special this was. He snapped, \u201cNot now, Hannah,\u201d and turned away. Embarrassed, I brushed it off, though a knot formed in my stomach. Something just didn\u2019t feel right.<\/p>\n
Then there was his phone. He took it everywhere\u2014even to the bathroom\u2014and turned the screen away whenever I came near. My instincts told me something was wrong, but I pushed the thoughts away, not wanting to believe he\u2019d hide anything from me.<\/p>\n