ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Does your marriage feel more like a roommate situation than a real friendship lately? You're not alone — and it doesn't have to stay that way.
In Episode 16, therapist and relationship coach Rachel Engels unpacks the four most common reasons couples drift toward the "roommate dynamic," including the neuroscience behind why the butterflies fade, the survival-mode trap, the imbalance of who's actually doing the relationship work, and the fear of being real with your spouse.
But here's the good news: you don't have to overhaul everything at once. Rachel shares four simple, practical ways to start putting some fun and friendship back into your relationship — starting this week.
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