Absolutely, Butterfly.

The thing is, when I’d try to engage, ask, etc., I’d always get shot down. It truly was like I was the enemy, so I retreated into my world because being constantly treated that way is very taxing.

We are both early risers, so I made her favorite blueberry pancakes this morning and she actually said thank you! Some small talk ensued but nothing. She left for her morning run. I’ve been thinking maybe I’ll ask her if she wants to go swing dancing tonight - that’s her favorite although we haven’t done that in quite some time. That was her favorite.

The same friend that told me about the road said to treat her like a butterfly in your hand - squeeze and it kills it so you have to leave your hands open hope it alights on its own.

I hate this. No one is perfect, but I feel I’ve been a great husband - always attentive, never neglectful, always there for her, etc. She was the same, and then seemingly overnight she changed. I’m just lost.