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‘Quiet quitting’ in marriage: The subtle signs a spouse has emotionally checked out
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Licensed therapist Lisa Brookes Kift has identified patterns in marriages where one spouse becomes emotionally disengaged, described as "quiet quitting." According to Kift, reduced conflict or arguing can indicate emotional withdrawal rather than marital improvement. Kift outlined these patterns in a therapeutic analysis of marital dynamics.
