Losing the Romance
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What if you have no connection in your marriage?
by Anonymous In this true story about marriage, the author struggles feeling connected to her spouse. She wishes her husband was different, and wonders: Can a marriage survive without emotional connection? Once upon a time, I was frustrated with the connection I had with my husband (or lack thereof). We went on a romantic weekend getaway and I found myself focused on all the wrong things. Wow, it’s annoying when he does that. We really have NOTHING in common and NOTHING to talk about. I wish he was more x, y, and z. I don’t feel connected to him at all. WHY did we choose each other?!It’s easy to see…
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3 Ways to Save your Marriage When Your Spouse Doesn’t Want to Change
by Beth Miller Beth Miller is a wife, mom, teacher and coach who supports women with ending their marriage struggles, even when their partners don’t want to change. She helps women transform their marriages by transforming themselves through the power of releasing hidden emotions and beliefs from the subconscious. Connect with Beth- Website- www.soulifywellness.com Social Media Handle- @soulifywellness How to Increase Romance in Marriage I have always been a romantic at heart. And I think I owe my unrealistic expectations of marriage to watching too many Disney movies as a kid! I thought a relationship should be an epic love story where the husband forever lovingly looks into his wife’s eyes. …
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The Most Toxic Marriage Habit You Need to Stop Right Now
If you are feeling disconnected in your marriage, this post is for YOU. I believe that the #1 most toxic marriage habit that is ruining marriages today has to do with feeling disconnected. People are getting divorced left and right, seeking more passion, more love, and more attention. The most toxic habit is blaming your partner for feeling disconnected in your marriage. My husband and I did a day date to a theme park a few months ago. He had moments where he showed affection, and we had a nice time together. But at the end of the date, I felt disappointed. He didn’t talk to me enough in the…
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What is the Seven Year Itch About? True Stories about the 7 Year Itch
What is the seven year itch about? If you’re between years 6 and 10 of your marriage, you may be experiencing a hard time in your marriage. What I Learned from My Parents’ Marriage I grew up in a house with both my mom and dad, as well as a younger sister. I knew a select few of peers that also had both parents still married and because of that, I thought I knew exactly what marriage was supposed to look like. Lol! Growing up, our regular routine was Dad in the den watching TV and Mom in the bedroom watching tv. We rarely sat together for dinner, but did…
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When the Honeymoon Phase is Over (AKA Entering the “Crumb Coat” Stage) by Brette
Is it normal to lose the spark in your marriage? Brette shares the universal truth of functionality, trust and friendship replacing some of the initial romance in marriage. Brette was unnerved when she first thought: “The honeymoon phase is over.” She missed the hearing about how perfect she and her husband were together, but with time and experience, she grew to love the “crumb coat” stage of marriage. Transitioning from the “Stacking Stage” to the “Crumb Coat Stage” in Marriage I’m married. Does that give me absolute authority on the subject? Not at all. I definitely feel the need to preface with that. Marriage relationships are so complex and intricate.…