No love story is linear: between work, children, loved ones to help, everyday life wears couples down and can lead to the famous point of no return. To avoid it, several psychologists recommend monitoring small repetitive changes, often trivialized as fatigue or stress, when they sometimes reveal that a man is no longer really happy in his relationship.
Psychologist specializing in family relationships Silvia Severino, followed on TikTok under the name @silviaseverinopsico, published a video that has gone viral with more than 1.4 million views in which she describes five signs that can indicate that a man is no longer fulfilled in his relationship. She explains in particular that when he begins to forget dates or important elements of his partner’s life, this would not simply be negligence, but could reflect a lack of emotional interest.
The 5 signs that can indicate that a man is unhappy in a relationship according to Silvia Severino
For Silvia Severino, it all starts when he no longer has any initiative. “A man who is no longer happy in his relationship has no interest in arranging plans, making reservations, or inviting you to do things,” she explains. He “just hangs around until he finally breaks up with you.” Comes emotional withdrawal: “He stops sharing what he feels”continues the therapist. “It may be that before he argued, and at least he was involved,” before “if now he no longer expresses to you what he feels or what he thinks, it is likely that you no longer matter as much.”
Third clue, he no longer really listens: the psychologist warns that “He’s stopping listening to you.”
Fourth signal, he becomes overexcited at the slightest remark. For her, “A happy man doesn’t need to be defensive, but if he’s no longer good with you, the smallest detail bothers him or he takes it as an attack.” Finally, he distances himself, takes refuge in work or fatigue: “He starts making excuses saying he has too much work or is very tired.” “In reality, he is disconnected from you”, slices Silvia Severino, who recalls that “A lot of signals apply equally to both.”
Signals of marital unhappiness widely observed by experts
Silvia Severino’s comments echo those of psychologist Johanna Rozenblum, who describes an unhappy man in a more closed relationship, less motivated and stuck in sterile arguments. On Psychologies.com, therapist Myriam Bidaud also speaks of a global loss of interest, while a 2022 study places poor communication at the forefront of causes of divorce.
How to react without blaming when these signs appear
Specialists advise opening the dialogue early, talking about your feelings rather than accusing, and, if the wall persists, to consult a couples therapist. For Silvia Severino, “It’s not about blaming one gender. It’s about understanding the connections, the dynamics and learning to see with clarity,” an invitation to look together at what these signs say about the relationship.