
The Real Marriage Podcast Is Your Marriage in Crisis?
Nov 16, 2025
Discover the signs that indicate your marriage may be in crisis, such as troubling thoughts about separation. Learn the five key factors that can strengthen a relationship, including trust and respect. The discussion unveils why trust is essential and how to rebuild it after betrayal. Delve into practical habits to reignite love and preserve friendships, alongside tips for navigating tough conversations. Lastly, understand how sexual intimacy reflects overall relationship health, tying it all together with insights from both hosts.
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Trust Is The Foundation
- Trust is the bedrock of marriage and underpins intimacy, emotional and financial security.
- When trust erodes, couples slide toward crisis and must rebuild it through transparency and proven change.
Travel, Boundaries, And Male Anxiety
- Mark describes anxiety when a spouse has private back-channel communication or poor boundaries with others.
- He says men often have only one deeply trusted person, their wife, so boundary breaches create deep insecurity.
Remove Secrets To Rebuild Trust
- Share finances, passwords, and avoid secrets to build tangible trust.
- Go above and beyond to reassure a spouse who carries past wounds so they can feel safe again.






