Married After Kids

Ep. 121: Why Your Marriage Isn’t Getting Better


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It can be incredibly frustrating to feel like you're putting effort into your marriage without seeing the progress you hoped for. When you're having the same conversations, trying different tools, and still finding yourself stuck in the same patterns, it's easy to wonder what you're missing.


In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the most common reasons couples stay stuck even when they genuinely want things to improve. From mental load and confirmation bias to attachment style clashes and marriage shutdown, I explain what may be keeping your relationship from moving forward and what you can do to start creating meaningful change.


Tune in to discover:


• How the mental load can keep couples stuck in resentment

• Why focusing on your spouse often means solving the wrong problem

• How confirmation bias prevents you from seeing progress

• The impact of attachment style clashes on connection

• Why prioritizing your marriage after kids matters more than ever


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