Is Your Marriage Drifting? How to Recognize the Signs and Reconnect Ep. 674
Release Date: 04/22/2025
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info_outlineMain takeaway:
Every relationship can be prone to drifting if we aren’t paying attention, and our marriage relationship is no exception. In this episode Dr. Kim and Lindsay talk about how easy it is to begin prioritizing good things over the best things, and how those small compromises lead to big disconnect in marriage. This episode will help you recognize the signs of drift and begin to fight back against it!
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Recognizing the signs of drifting is crucial for couples.
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Prioritizing time together is essential to prevent drifting.
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Good things can distract from nurturing the marriage.
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Drifting can happen gradually without realization.
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Communication and emotional intimacy are key to a strong marriage.
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Common signs of drifting include changes in communication and intimacy.
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Non-sexual physical touch can enhance emotional intimacy.
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It's important to address issues early before they become entrenched patterns.
Questions to Discuss:
Is your marriage reflected on your calendar?
When’s the last time you encouraged your spouse with your words?
Do you feel pressure to say yes to things outside of your marriage that in turn forces you to say no to things that would grow your marriage?
Are you protecting your energy so that you make the most of the time with your spouse?
What’s one thing you can do today to show your spouse you’re pursuing your marriage?
Quotes:
“You drift without even realizing it.”
“Sometimes good things get in the way of the most important things”
“If you’re drifting away you’re more vulnerable to sin.”
“You have to choose the best over the good.”
“There are things I could have done different.”
“In our culture, life gets in the way and we don’t even think about it.”
“I’ve always got to know that Nancy is a gift, and I have to embrace that gift, and treat her like a gift every day.”
“Drifting happens gradually.”
“Show me where you have your marriage on your calendar.”
“It’s on my calendar now.”
“It’s not going great, but everyone’s just accepting it.”
“You can do something!”
“Make sure you go to somebody who can be objective and is for your marriage.”
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