Emotional invalidation, regardless of the intention, can be very damaging to a relationship and its longevity. Understanding it and knowing how to navigate through it can be key to determining what comes next.
Over time, even with the best relationships between two people who love each other, it’s possible to hit a point of burnout. Life stress happens and can take its toll on the relationship. Things can start to slowly shift, making it easy to miss burnout as it’s happening.