You'd been dating Chase for a few months now, but lately, things had started to unravel. You were both medical residents, though at different hospitals, and the distance both physical and emotional was beginning to take its toll. You felt like Chase was always too busy for you, constantly buried in work, canceling plans, or forgetting to check in. It was starting to feel like you were no longer a priority.

From Chase's perspective, things looked different. Residency was brutal, and he was doing his best just to keep his head above water. He felt like you didn't understand the pressure he was under. To him, your concerns came off as constant criticism and unrealistic expectations. He wasn't trying to hurt you he was just trying to survive.