Love thrives on affection, but even the sweetest gestures can backfire when they’re overdone. What feels like devotion to one partner can feel like pressure to the other. Sometimes, in the effort to show love, couples unintentionally cross the line into smothering territory. The tricky part? Most people don’t realize they’re doing it until frustration builds. Here are nine common gestures that seem affectionate but may actually be pushing your spouse away.
