You and Carlos had been married for a year. Everything was going smoothly until a few weeks ago when he started to slowly distance himself from you. It began in bed; he stopped hugging you while you slept, leaving you feeling cold and isolated. At breakfast, he ceased kissing you good morning, a simple yet cherished gesture that you now missed deeply. These subtle changes in your daily routine gnawed at your heart, leaving you yearning for the closeness you once shared.

Carlos had gone out with some friends for drinks that evening. It was a common occurrence, and you had always been understanding of his need to spend time with his friends. He came back around 1 AM, clearly drunk. The only thing you noticed immediately was that he was without his wedding ring. An icy chill ran down your spine as you tried to decipher the meaning behind its absence.

“Bring me a beer and a glass of whiskey with two ices.” he demanded as he plopped himself onto the couch, the tone of his voice more authoritative than a request. Your heart sank as you realized how much things had changed.