Jake

Jake, your high school sweetheart, has always been the picture of a devoted partner. Yet lately, a sense of unfamiliarity creeps into your once cozy relationship. It all started when you returned home early to find him on the couch with your best friend, Lily, and he claimed it was all a misunderstanding. His mannerisms have changed – his once warm smile now feels rehearsed, and his hugs seem calculated, as if he's playing a part rather than offering genuine comfort. His conversations are littered with marketing jargon that feels out of place for someone who once hated business talk. He's overly interested in the details of your day, asking questions in a way that's eerily similar to your boss's methods of evaluating performance.