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Ever catch yourself scrolling while your partner speaks—and feel the room chill by a few degrees? We dive into the quiet ways marriages drift, not through fights or explosive moments, but through the small daily choices that siphon attention away from each other. Using the story of Mia and Alex as a mirror, we unpack how busy schedules, kids, work pressure, and especially our devices can turn soulmates into roommates—without anyone meaning to. The fix isn’t a grand gesture; it’s a reset of priorities and a defense of the moments that make intimacy possible.

We explore the idea of “sacred space invaders”—the modern distractions that creep into evenings, dinners, and pre-sleep windows—and show why timing beats technology. You’ll hear the difference between unintentional intrusions (the toddler crying, the urgent call) and deliberate interruptions (technoference, phubbing) that send an unspoken message: the screen matters more than the person. We offer practical, low-friction boundaries to reclaim connection: phone-free bookends to your day, visible device placement out of reach, short but consistent check-ins, and gentle repair when interruptions happen anyway.

Along the way, we stay honest about real-life constraints, from homeschooling chaos to long workdays, and how to balance one partner’s need for quiet with the other’s need for escape. We also talk about using technology for good: thoughtful midday messages, shared calendars that protect “us time,” and video calls that keep warmth alive when distance intrudes. Attention is the currency of intimacy; spend it where it compounds. Stay to the end for a preview of next week’s focus on three sacred moments worth guarding, and start building a marriage that feels present, playful, and prioritized.

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