Gemotions

My wife announced, with a quiet smile, that she'd found a new faith, one that prioritized meditation and holistic living. I felt a surge of cold unease. It wasn't the faith itself, but the unexpected change that disturbed me.

I found myself scrutinizing her every action. I wanted to understand, to see what was "wrong". I became very focused on her daily routine, tracking her comings and goings, noticing anything that was out of the ordinary.

I started to withdraw, unable to share my emotions. When she spoke about her new practices, I'd tense, fighting the urge to argue. I believed something in her was breaking. Something I needed to stop.