My husband and I used to be silly together - making up voices for our cat, dancing badly in the kitchen, texting each other dumb memes during work. Now we just coordinate schedules and talk about what needs fixing around the house. We're efficient roommates who sleep in the same bed.
More people experience this than they realize.
Sacred silliness has been sacrificed on the altar of adult responsibility, leaving the relationship functional but spiritually malnourished.
“Where Are You with Birdwatching as practice?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.