Marriage disconnection often stems from three powerful yet hidden forces: self-reliance, self-sufficiency, and self-absorption that create patterns of isolation within relationships.

• Self-reliance tricks us into thinking we must figure everything out alone

• Self-sufficiency creates the false belief that having needs is weakness

• Self-absorption naturally follows when we focus only on our own experiences

• Codependent family backgrounds often teach us it's unsafe to need others

• Daily FANOS exercise helps couples practice healthy interdependence (Feelings, Affirmation, Needs, Ownership, Struggle/Sobriety)

• Recovery from "independence addiction" requires vulnerability and confession

• Creating safe spaces to express needs transforms relationship dynamics

• Community support is essential for marriage growth and healing

• True connection emerges when we accept our design as relational beings

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