Have you ever looked at your spouse and thought, “I love you… so why don't I feel as close to you anymore?”

You're still married. You still love each other. You're raising your family, managing the household, making plans, and showing up for life.

But somewhere along the way, something changed.

You haven't necessarily fallen out of love.

You may have simply drifted apart.

In this episode of Happy in the Middle, we explore why good couples can slowly become emotionally disconnected, -and why that doesn't necessarily mean your marriage is broken.

Drawing on research from relationship experts John and Julie Gottman, I'll explain the importance of bids for connection, the tiny everyday moments when we reach for our spouse's attention, affection, understanding, or companionship. 

We'll also explore why so many marital problems aren't actually problems we can permanently solve… and why that's okay!

Most importantly, this episode offers hope.

Your marriage may not be broken. You may simply need to find your way back to each other.

Listen in and learn practical ways to begin reconnecting, including one simple question you can ask your spouse today:

“What is one tiny way I can turn toward my spouse?”

This episode is the first in a six-part series exploring the foundations of a deeply connected marriage, including emotional safety, communication, friendship, intentional connection, and shared values, vision, and purpose, -all grounded in faith in Jesus Christ.

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Why Good Couples Slowly Grow Apart

You'll discover why loving couples can lose emotional connection, the patterns that create distance, and simple shifts that can help you begin finding your way back to each other.

And if you can, come with your spouse.

Make it a date night. Sit beside each other. Give your marriage one hour of your attention, -not because your marriage is broken, but because it matters.

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And be sure to tune in in the following weeks for the Rest of this Six Part Series.

Coming next:

Emotional Safety — How to create a marriage where both people feel safe to be known.

Communication That Connects — How to have conversations that create understanding instead of more distance.

Rebuilding Friendship — Because you don't just want to stay married to your spouse. You want to enjoy the person you're married to.

Intentional Connection — Why connection doesn't happen by accident.

Shared Values, Vision & Purpose — How to move from simply getting through life together to asking, “What are we building together?”

Because you don't need a perfect marriage.

You need an intentional one.

And you can begin again.

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Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier. 

Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their divine power, in order to create deep and connected relationships, and find the fulfillment and satisfaction they crave. 

So, if you’re ready to grow, join me and learn how you too, can overcome guilt, resentment, disappointment, and enjoy the fruits of creating a life well and beautifully lived. Let’s gooo! 

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