Focus on Marriage Podcast Stay Curious About Your Spouse
Oct 16, 2025
Curiosity is key to maintaining love in marriage, even after years together. Learn how curiosity sustains romance and drives personal growth. Discover that people constantly evolve, revealing new layers to explore. A personal story highlights the dangers of assuming complete knowledge about a partner. Simple yet profound practices include setting aside time for deeper conversations. Rekindle that spark by asking questions and truly listening to each other—it's a skill you can develop!
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Curiosity Fuels Romance
- Romance fades when couples stop the discovery process and assume they already know their spouse.
- Dr. Bob Paul says fascination and curiosity are the essence of real romance and passion.
Affair Linked To Lost Curiosity
- A man confessed his affair resulted from letting romance fade and thinking he already knew his wife.
- Dr. Bob Paul used the story to show a lifetime isn't enough to fully know another person.
People Keep Evolving
- People keep changing, so your spouse you married is not the same person years later.
- Dr. Bob Paul notes he still learns new things about his wife after decades of marriage.
