Falling in Love vs Staying in Love: The Science of Maintaining Your Romantic Connection Over Time: Episode 428

Falling in Love vs Staying in Love: The Science of Maintaining Your Romantic Connection Over Time: Episode 428

It's easy to look at movies or social media and wonder why love once felt effortless, and now feels quieter, more routine, or even distant. No one prepares you for the reality that long-term love doesn't stay fueled by novelty and adrenaline forever. As relationships mature, biology shifts, responsibilities increase, and especially after kids, connection can slowly give way to comfort… or worse, roommate energy. If you've ever thought, "Something's missing, but I don't know what," this episode is for you.

In this conversation, we unpack what's actually happening beneath the surface of long-term relationships and why closeness fades even when love is still there. You'll hear how subtle habits, attention leaks, and well-intentioned routines quietly work against connection; and what it takes to bring back energy, affection, and excitement in a sustainable way. This isn't about recreating the early days of your relationship, but learning how to actively maintain closeness, playfulness, and desire in the season you're in now.


✨ If you want simple, daily ways to reconnect emotionally and physically, join our special edition 30-Day "Best of Us" Couples Challenge, designed to help you reignite closeness and bring more joy, flirtation, and intentional connection back into your marriage. It starts January 1st and is only open three times per year. Join now at mycoupleschallenge.com/best 👈

If the Challenge has past, be sure to check out our Top Relationship Resources here was well, even look to join us in-person for the upcoming Couples Workshop. All resources here: https://www.meetthefreemans.com/links

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Marriage Trials to TRIUMPH: Our Story Overcoming the HARDEST 2 Years + How We Became STRONGER Than Ever: Episode 340

Marriage Trials to TRIUMPH: Our Story Overcoming the HARDEST 2 Years + How We Became STRONGER Than Ever: Episode 340

The last 2 years could have torn us apart and made us turn against each other. It felt like life was throwing everything at us at once, all while we had a newborn baby. In this episode, you'll hear: ...

23 Huhti 202434min

Who's to Blame? Determining Your Part in Marriage Issues: Episode 339

Who's to Blame? Determining Your Part in Marriage Issues: Episode 339

Who's to blame for your frustrating problems and patterns in your relationship? It's obviously your partner, right... they're the problem. No… blaming them doesn't get you anywhere, in fact it makes t...

16 Huhti 202427min

Navigating Power Struggles With Your Partner: Episode 338

Navigating Power Struggles With Your Partner: Episode 338

There are disagreements in your relationship, and then there are Power Struggles! These power struggles are more detrimental and have deeper rooted contributing factors. They keep you from being the b...

9 Huhti 202432min

Issues With the In-Laws: Episode 337

Issues With the In-Laws: Episode 337

Your family is a source of support, love, and acceptance. Now there are certainly times that our perception of actions from family members make us forget those underlying intentions. Of course this ca...

2 Huhti 202429min

Communicate Better, De-escalate Conflicts, Repair Faster After Arguments: Episode 336

Communicate Better, De-escalate Conflicts, Repair Faster After Arguments: Episode 336

The basis of a strong marriage is how well you handle 3 "stages" of interactions. These 3 stages are before, during and after conflicts. The before stage is all about communication and being able to p...

26 Maalis 202427min

6 Keys to Become More Emotionally Intelligent Partners: Episode 335

6 Keys to Become More Emotionally Intelligent Partners: Episode 335

Emotional Intelligence (or lack thereof) can truthfully be a make it or break it factor for a marriage. It's a big part of what helps you be connected, navigate hardship and disagreements, and embrace...

19 Maalis 202424min

5 Foundations for a Strong Marriage: Episode 334

5 Foundations for a Strong Marriage: Episode 334

You can't build a strong marriage on a weak foundation. But do you know what the ingredients for a rock-solid foundation are? Well don't worry, we're covering that today and we're certain this will op...

12 Maalis 202435min

How Your Psychology Helps OR Hinders Your Marriage (Perception & Memory Bias): Episode 333

How Your Psychology Helps OR Hinders Your Marriage (Perception & Memory Bias): Episode 333

You don't often "think about your own psychology", life is just happening and you are responding. So when it comes to interactions with your partner, it's easy to defend yourself when your perspective...

5 Maalis 202425min

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