Marriage hits different after 40 — the emotional labor, the shifting desire, the overwhelm, and yes… the moments when your partner’s breathing feels like a personal attack. In this raw, honest, and laugh-til-you-snort episode, Irene and Theresa break down what really happens when YOU evolve in midlife… but your relationship hasn’t caught up yet.

From the mental load to the “smack moment,” to the intimacy drought that no one warned you about, the hosts unpack the messy truth of long-term love — and how to reconnect with your partner and yourself without burning everything down.

💛 In This Episode, We Cover: • Why midlife triggers major relationship shifts • Emotional labor, mental load & feeling unseen • What “I’m about to smack him” actually means • Desire changes after 40 (and how to navigate the distance) • How humor, honesty & boundaries reconnect your marriage • Why conflict can bring you closer — not break you • The relief of knowing you're not the only one losing your patience

🎧 You’ll love this episode if you’re: • A woman over 40 navigating marriage, menopause, or identity shifts • Feeling overstimulated, overworked, or emotionally touched-out • Wondering why your partner suddenly irritates the hell out of you • Craving real-talk about love, connection & growth in midlife

Because marriage in midlife isn’t about perfection — it’s about learning to grow (and laugh) through the chaos. If this episode hits home, share it with a girlfriend… or your husband if he’s brave enough.