On this episode we discuss our 8th marriage myth where we decide whether or not one can be lonely within their marriage. We also discuss our plans for Mother’s Day and why we are grateful we don’t have toddlers or babies during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Specific topic discussed in this episode:

• (1:00) Scott got his very first hat ever is our big news for the week.
• (4:00) We played a ton of basketball this week and we’re pretty good for a couple of fat people.
• (6:50) We did Mother’s Day chalk art for Scott’s mom with homemade sidewalk chalk/paint.
• (10:00) Marriage Myth 8: You’ll Never Be Lonely Again.
• (10:45) 40% of people have reported being lonely within their marriage.
• (11:45) Loneliness doesn’t just mean in a physical sense, but can also take on an emotional form.
• (13:30) Three things that make you feel lonely: Humor doesn’t come easily, when idiosyncrasies aren’t endearing anymore, and your emotional needs aren’t being met.
• (16:45) The good news about loneliness in marriage is that it can be reversed.
• (17:45) Do small things together to create connection.
• (19:00) It takes work and time and effort to fix. No one is immune to loneliness.
• (22:00) We give examples of loneliness within our marriage.
• (25:30) We empathize with parents of toddlers and babies during the age of Coronavirus.
• (26:45) Myth definitely busted.
• (27:45) Coming up next week: In-laws have to love you.