My husband and I used to be the couple who would build blanket forts on rainy Sundays and have dance parties in our kitchen, but now we just collapse on the couch every night scrolling our phones in silence. We both keep saying we should 'do something fun' but then we never actually do it, and I'm starting to worry we've forgotten how to play together.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people who once delighted in shared silliness have let the weight of adult responsibilities drain the spontaneity from their connection.
“Where Are You with Adult play — how to reclaim it?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.