ISI Brotherhood Podcast

128. I Miss the Man I Married: What Your Wife Isn’t Saying (But Deeply Feels).


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The slow drift happens so gradually you barely notice it. One day, you're newlyweds with stars in your eyes, and the next, you're business partners managing a household with the efficiency of a Fortune 500 company – except something vital is missing: that spark of connection that brought you together.

Behind every successful entrepreneur stands a spouse who carries far more than most realize. They're juggling household responsibilities, emotional labor, and often their own career while watching their partner pour everything into building something great. It's not that they don't support the dream; they just miss being part of it.

This candid conversation pulls back the curtain on what your spouse might be feeling but doesn't say. When you check emails during family dinner or bring your mental to-do list to bed, it sends a message about priorities that cuts deeper than you know. "Overwork" isn't defined by physical exhaustion, but by showing up at home with nothing left to give emotionally.

We explore the real dangers of this disconnection – how financial pressure creates a vicious cycle that eliminates the margin for relationships, how intimacy suffers when conversation disappears, and how children absorb these relationship patterns even when we think they aren't watching.

But this isn't about shame or guilt. It's about practical steps to rebuild what matters most. From creating technology-free sanctuaries to having intentional conversations without defensiveness, we offer actionable strategies to help you thrive as both an entrepreneur and a spouse.

Your partner doesn't want to fight against your business – they want to fight for you. Beneath their frustration lies someone who's still cheering you on, waiting for you to see them again. This week, try asking: "What's one thing I can do to make you feel prioritized?" Then, watch what happens when you put actions behind those words.


Download the Spouse Survey mentioned in this episode here: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/resources


Key Takeaways:

  • The slow drift in marriage isn’t dramatic—it’s subtle and happens while you're busy building something that was supposed to serve your family.
  • Your spouse isn’t against your business; they’re just tired of feeling like they’re no longer part of the vision.
  • Bringing your mental to-do list home sends a louder message than you realize: they’re no longer your priority.
  • Disconnection shows up in more than just missed conversations—it impacts intimacy, parenting, and the legacy you’re modeling.
  • Rebuilding the connection begins with small, intentional actions, such as asking your spouse what makes them feel seen and then actually doing it.


Connect:

  • Connect with ISI Brothers: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/
  • Join the ISI Community: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-community
  • Big A's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/
  • Seth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth
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