He loses track of conversations.
He seems to be thinking about something else.
That disconnection is not accidental.
5. Changes their routine
. New activities or excuses begin to appear:
Different schedules
, unexpected outings
, more time away from home.
Sometimes they are subtle changes, but repetitive.
6. Comparisons without realizing it.
You may start making indirect comments:
“She’s calmer…”
“Other people don’t mind that…”
She doesn’t always mention someone directly, but the comparison is there.
7. Becomes more critical or distant
