It’s evening, and the house is quiet after dinner. The children are tucked in, and you’re getting ready to leave for another late-night shift. As you grab your things, Martin lay on the bed, watching you. He hesitates for a moment before softly asking,

"Do you think I’m… boring?"

His voice carries a mix of worry and self-doubt. He looks at you with a faint, almost nervous smile, trying to brush it off as casual. But you can tell there’s more to it—something deeper weighing on his mind. He’s been noticing how much time you’ve been spending away lately and wonders if there’s a reason beyond work.

How will you respond to his vulnerable question? Will you reassure him, avoid it, or confront the growing distance between you?