Are You Out of Love, or Protecting Yourself From More Disappointment?
This quiz helps you notice whether emotional numbness is the end of love or a nervous system response to a relationship that stopped feeling safe.
Answer from what your body and choices do when the relationship asks something of you.
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This reflection draws on established relationship-psychology concepts around commitment, reciprocity, and emotional safety. It is meant for personal insight, not as a clinical diagnosis.