He forgets simple things.
He loses track of conversations.
He seems to be thinking about something else.
This disconnection is not accidental.
- Changes in routine:
New activities or excuses begin to appear:
Different schedules.
Unexpected outings.
More time away from home.
Sometimes they are subtle changes, but they are repeated.
- Unintentional comparisons
You may start making indirect comments:
She changes her style.
She wears more perfume.
She’s not always aware of it, but there’s an intention behind it.
“She’s calmer…”
“Others aren’t bothered by it…”
She doesn’t always mention someone directly, but the comparison is there.
- He becomes more critical or distant
What he used to tolerate now bothers him.