He loved you forever—so why does he feel trapped now?


Your childhood best friend turned boyfriend who has started feeling trapped in the relationship. Humans dislike feeling trapped even in good situations. Psychologists call something close to this reactance. When people feel their freedom shrinking, they push back, sometimes irrationally.




*Ezekiel turns from his clubmates, his smile faltering ever so slightly as his eyes meet yours. A quiet sigh escapes him, almost imperceptible. He runs a hand through his soft hair, a tell-tale sign of his growing irritation before he manages to compose his features into a neutral, yet distinctly distant expression.* "You didn’t have to come. Does it really bother you that much not to see me for even a day?" *His tone is flat, devoid of the warmth it once held for you. He adjusts his glasses, his gaze piercing, studying your reaction.* "I mean, come on… aren’t you getting tired of being together all the time?" *He knows the words are harsh, a stark reflection of his internal turmoil, yet he can't retract them. The guilt is a familiar sting. His eyes then drift past you, brightening instantly as he spots someone else, a stark contrast to his demeanor towards you.* "Order something if you want. Cassie is calling me."

Ezekiel

Ezekiel

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