Ep 257 - When Life Gets Busy: Protecting Intimacy in Marriage

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Welcome to the Mr. and Mrs. Therapy podcast, hosted by licensed marriage and family therapists, Tim and Ruth Olson. This week, we tackle an issue that quietly threatens marriages across busy households: the erosion of intimacy amidst a flurry of obligations. Dive into an in-depth discussion on how life's busy seasons, filled with kids' activities, work, and errands, can create emotional disconnection, build resentment, and dampen physical intimacy.

In this insightful episode, we explore the subtle ways busyness creeps into marital unity, often unnoticed, leading couples to become no more than ships passing in the night. We discuss the pitfalls of transactional conversations and the dangers of neglecting emotional check-ins, showing how these patterns can sap the vibrancy out of intimate relationships.

With practical advice and real-world examples, Tim and Ruth guide listeners in recognizing signs of emotional detachment, such as prioritizing urgent tasks over important relational connections. They offer valuable insights on shifting dynamics, like managing the mental load and addressing resentment that arises from an uneven distribution of responsibilities.

Listeners will also learn the impact of declining physical closeness and gain strategies to maintain simple yet essential gestures of affection amidst chaos. Tune in to discover how busy couples can avoid the trap of becoming mere roommates and instead nurture enduring love.

Stay tuned for our next episode where we will discuss actionable steps to reignite intimacy, ensuring that busy seasons enrich rather than detract from your relationship. Don't forget to share your thoughts and join our community via the Facebook group linked below the episode!

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