My wife and I both work demanding jobs and we've gotten really good at managing logistics and kid schedules but we've lost the thread of actually enjoying each other's company. We're efficient roommates raising children together and I miss being married to her.
More people experience this than they realize.
The machinery of shared life can crowd out the mystery and delight that made us want to share it.
“Where Are You with Chemistry vs. compatibility?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.