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The Empowered Wife Podcast: Marriage Help with Laura Doyle

265: My Husband Won't Come to Bed with Me

Dec 17, 2024
Bedtime routines can significantly impact emotional connections in a marriage. A guest shares her transformative journey from feeling abandoned to fostering intimacy by inviting her husband to join her at bedtime. The discussion highlights the importance of self-care, communication, and personal growth in nurturing a relationship. Listeners learn practical insights to rebuild trust and rekindle romance, showcasing how small changes can lead to a happier, more connected partnership.
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Quick takeaways

  • Mismatched bedtime rituals can lead to feelings of isolation, but implementing new intimacy skills can transform communication and connection in marriage.
  • Prioritizing self-care and allowing partners to lead can enhance marital joy, fostering trust and mutual appreciation in the relationship.

Deep dives

Understanding the Disconnect

Having mismatched bedtime routines can create feelings of loneliness and disconnect in a marriage. Lolita experienced this firsthand, feeling abandoned when her husband would fall asleep on the sofa while she lay alone in bed. This routine diminished their intimacy and left her questioning whether she had to accept this emotional distance as part of their relationship. Realizing that she wanted more from their marriage, she began to explore ways to create a more connected and joyful partnership.

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