When a person is emotionally attached to someone (or something) else other than their partner, there is emotional withdrawal from the partner. A person in the midst of an affair becomes emotionally detached to avoid feeling, which may include guilt. The same holds true for someone who may be emotionally attached to some substance through addiction. That addiction takes over the person's life and he withdraws emotionally.
People who live in emotional abandonment also live in denial. Sometimes it is easier to deny issues than to face them. A person who is not prepared to deal with emotionally charged issues may just choose to live in denial that the issue exists.
Emotional abandonment is very often the prelude to the death of what was once a loving relationship. By recognizing the signs, as well as the causes... a couple can get the help they need to address their issues and move on into a healthier place in their relationship.
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