My wife and I both work demanding jobs and we've gotten really good at managing logistics together but terrible at actually being present with each other, and we're like roommates who coordinate schedules but don't really see each other anymore.
More people experience this than they realize.
Competence in shared life can coexist with profound loneliness when efficiency replaces presence.
“Where Are You with Listening in love?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.