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Nothing dramatic follows. There is no fight, no shouting, and no clear moment that looks like a mistake. Life continues, and responsibilities are still met.

Yet attention circles back. The mind replays the message, checks the tone, and imagines the next reply. Energy leaves in small amounts, and it leaves without permission.

The body does not call this “stress,” so it is easy to ignore. It feels more like a low pressure that becomes normal. The day is fine, but it is not clean.

Over time, the cost changes shape. Interest fades first. A name on the screen creates a small inner pull before anything is even asked.

Then irritation appears, often aimed at the self. Why did I explain again? Why did I leave space for more? The person on the other side may not know any of this, but the inner involvement is real.

This is why the issue is not only social. It is also internal. Participation can continue even when action has stopped.