Mary Ellen Goggin
It’s not always easy to describe when something changes between you. You might still function well as a team. You might still care deeply for each other. But the closeness feels different. The warmth and desire you once had are harder to reach or even feel completely out of reach. You catch yourself wondering how…
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You didn’t think your marriage would ever feel like this. You’ve asked a simple question and are met with a sigh or a sharp tone. You walk in the door and immediately feel the chill in the room. No matter what you say—or don’t say—it seems like your wife is always angry with you. And…
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The silent treatment in marriage can be one of the most painful things to experience. You walk into a room and feel the temperature drop—not because anything was said, but because everything wasn’t. You ask a question and get nothing. You try to connect, and your spouse pulls further away. You know the difference between…
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You used to talk for hours. Now, most conversations revolve around schedules, bills, or what to watch on Netflix. You no longer feel connected. And you begin to wonder what’s happened to your marriage. Can you get the deep connection you once had or is it simply impossible to regain? The distance between you didn’t…
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Remember when loving your spouse felt effortless? You laughed together, talked for hours, and felt truly seen. But now? The distance between you is palpable. Your conversations revolve around schedules and responsibilities, or—worse—don’t happen at all. You might still care deeply, but you’re left wondering how to fall back in love with your spouse when…
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You share a home, a bed, maybe even a family—but somehow, you feel miles apart. Emotional neglect in marriage doesn’t always look volatile or indifferent. Sometimes, it’s simply the absence of connection. You might recognize it as a slow drift into parallel lives where real conversations are replaced with logistics and routines. Your partner isn’t…
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You want your family to feel happy, supported, and connected. But let’s face it—some days, life just feels like a lot. Between work stress, family obligations, and the chaos of daily routines, it’s easy to wonder if you’re doing enough to create the kind of home life you want for yourself, your spouse, and your…
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Many couples experience a slowdown in their sex lives. Spontaneity and excitement fade into routine and predictable encounters – in other words a boring sex life. Sound familiar? Losing this important way you used to connect with your spouse is disheartening and concerning. But this does not mean a boring sex life is your new…
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