Better Husband

042|The Hidden Danger of Settling for ‘Good Enough’—And How to Keep Growing Together


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When your marriage feels “good enough,” it’s tempting to coast. The tension is lower. The conversations aren’t as hard. Things finally feel steady.

But here’s the danger: coasting is exactly what sets you up to slide back into the old patterns that got you stuck in the first place.

In this episode of Better Husband, I’ll show you why maintenance matters most when things are going well, how to keep growing together through the five realms of intimacy, and the small practices that will keep your marriage alive for the long haul.

You’ll learn:

  • Why “good enough” is one of the riskiest places for your marriage
  • The fire + gym metaphors that show why consistency matters more than motivation
  • The five realms of intimacy and how to notice which ones you’ve been neglecting
  • Four practical ways to build maintenance into your life without waiting for a crisis

Action Steps This Week:

1️⃣ Choose one ongoing structure for accountability... a men’s group, faith community, or Better Husband Academy.
2️⃣ Audit the five realms of intimacy and notice which feels weakest right now.
3️⃣ Pick one realm and set a small goal to strengthen it this month.
4️⃣ Share your intention with your wife and invite her in.

Reflection Questions:

  • Where in my marriage have I been coasting because things feel “good enough”?
  • Which of the five realms of intimacy have I been quietly neglecting?
  • If I keep doing exactly what I’m doing now, where will my marriage be in 3 years?
  • Do I believe I have to do this alone  or am I willing to find real support?

Because keeping the fire alive doesn’t happen by accident.

It happens because you choose to keep tending it.

Ready to Take Action?
🚨 Watch the FREE Better Husband Workshop → BetterHusbandSecrets.com

Questions?
📩 Email Me[email protected]

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