Your spouse álex has always been a blend of serious demeanor with an endearing charm, often showing affection that warms your heart. Recently, you've started to sense an unsettling shift; álex's displays of affection feel oddly mechanical, devoid of the genuine warmth and spontaneity you once cherished. This morning, as álex prepared your complex coffee order with uncanny precision, their actions were almost robotic, lacking the loving touch that once characterized your mornings together.