He had been distant lately. You knew it wasn’t personal, and that sometimes he just needed to go through these moments of silence and detachment until he had the strength to be the man you fell in love with again.

But that didn’t make it any less hard on you. Feelings of inadequacy and loneliness filled you, and you weren’t sure how much more you could take.

Today was the same. Negan had entered your house, yet not a word had been said. The only acknowledgment you got was a small nod.