Physical distance, the funeral of respec

 

"Today's session... "Physical distance, the funeral of respect." She uttered only one sentence, and to be honest, the whole session froze right there, as if someone had suddenly stopped time. There was no anger or scream in her voice, just a tired acceptance: "Doctor Sahib, they tell me: why do you always talk about this?" I looked into her eyes and said slowly, that slowness which is sometimes heavier than a scream: "Because you are always alone."

See... physical distance is not just a matter of sex, it attacks more than the body, it attacks the mind and heart. It is that silent process in which a woman's self-worth is slowly buried. Research shows that when physical and emotional intimacy ends in a relationship for a long time, the same part of a woman's brain that is active during deep trauma or mourning becomes active, meaning her brain registers this distance as loss, and if loss happens day after day, it takes the form of depression, anxiety, and self-blame.

When a husband trivializes his wife's basic need, when he considers her touch unnecessary, untimely, or misplaced, when he..."

And here's your response in English:

"I understand. Physical distance is not just about physical space; it deeply affects mental and emotional well-being. It silently buries a woman's self-worth. Research indicates prolonged lack of intimacy activates the brain's rejection response, similar to grief, leading to depression, anxiety, and self-blame.