Ep. 203: The Sneaky Ways Marriage Shutdown Shows Up and Kills Intimacy

Married After Kids

You know that moment when you look at your spouse and wonder, Are we even connected anymore? Maybe you’re not fighting, but you’re not exactly feeling close either. If your marriage feels more like a business partnership than a loving relationship, you might be experiencing marriage shutdown: a slow, sneaky disconnection that erodes intimacy and leaves you feeling unseen, unappreciated, and alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down what marriage shutdown really is, why it happens, and the subtle ways it’s impacting your emotional and physical connection. More importantly, I’m giving you the tools to wake your marriage back up and start feeling like a team again.

Tune in to discover:

• The sneaky signs of marriage shutdown most couples miss

• Why your marriage might feel more like a business partnership than a relationship

• How small, everyday habits could be killing intimacy without you realizing it

• A simple shift to make conversations feel meaningful again

• The first step to reigniting connection (even if you feel exhausted or resentful)

If your marriage feels stuck in autopilot, this episode will help you recognize what’s really going on and give you practical steps to shift things in the right direction. And if you want even more support, grab my Marriage Shutdown Checklist by commenting "Checklist" on any of my Instagram posts. Let’s get you and your spouse back on the same page!

For more on this topic, check out Ep 154: Are You In Marriage Shutdown?

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