In today’s episode, we’re talking about something many men don’t see until it’s nearly too late: the moment your wife stops trying in the marriage.

You may notice the lack of intimacy, the distance, the short conversations, or the roommate dynamic. But the truth is that the disconnection began long before you felt it. She has likely been carrying the emotional weight of the relationship for years while you were shutting down, withdrawing, or reacting without realizing the impact.

In this episode, I walk you through:

How emotional absence starts quietly even when you think you’re avoiding conflict

Why her attempts to connect begin to feel like pressure or criticism

The real reason intimacy fades long before you notice it

The moment men finally recognize the distance and why it comes so late

The composite client story of what changes when a man becomes willing to see the dynamic clearly

What rebuilding partnership actually looks like and why it works

This episode will help you see your marriage through a clearer lens and understand the deeper reasons she stopped trying. And most importantly, you’ll learn what it takes to show up as a partner again.

If you want help applying this to your own marriage, you can schedule a Relationship Clarity Call using the link below. I’d love to talk with you.

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