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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Protecting Your Kids From Predators Online & Locally Through Teaching Consent + How Trafficking Ends With What We Do at Home: With Expert Rosalia Rivera: Episode 308

Protecting Your Kids From Predators Online & Locally Through Teaching Consent + How Trafficking Ends With What We Do at Home: With Expert Rosalia Rivera: Episode 308

We know this can be a hard conversation, but it's critical in order to protect our children from the very real threats and predators. You might think that trafficking is something that is distant or w...

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3 Inescapable Truths About Marriage That Lead to More Happy or Hard Days: Episode 307

3 Inescapable Truths About Marriage That Lead to More Happy or Hard Days: Episode 307

After you dive into the episode, be sure to sign-up for the 30-Day Couples Challenge starting Sept 1st! This is the best step to consistently add to your love account levels and be more connected on a...

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Loving Your Kids Without Losing Yourself with Guest Expert Dr. Morgan Cutlip: Episode 306

Loving Your Kids Without Losing Yourself with Guest Expert Dr. Morgan Cutlip: Episode 306

Becoming a mother is a transformative and in some ways challenging journey. Everyone focuses on the actions of being a parent and not enough on the identity shifts and emotional journey that it really...

24 Elo 202348min

Ending the "Stand-Off" After a Big Blow Up: Episode 305

Ending the "Stand-Off" After a Big Blow Up: Episode 305

Picture this: you and your partner on vacation at your favorite spot, yet you haven't exchanged a word in three days. The silent tension, the "stand-off," can feel like it's tearing your relationship ...

22 Elo 202323min

3 Steps to More Proactive Communication in Your Day-to-Day Life Together: Episode 304

3 Steps to More Proactive Communication in Your Day-to-Day Life Together: Episode 304

Proactive communication allows you to have more harmony, ease, and unity in your relationship. But what does that really mean, is it just speaking your mind more often? We all know that "our partner c...

15 Elo 202325min

How You Were RAISED Affects How You HANDLE These 4 Dynamics in Your Marriage: Episode 303

How You Were RAISED Affects How You HANDLE These 4 Dynamics in Your Marriage: Episode 303

Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the intricate ways your upbringing shapes your approach to 4 crucial dynamics of your marriage. You will hear the subtle yet profound influences of your pa...

8 Elo 202326min

The Relationship Advice Your Friends Won't Give You: Stop Acting From Your Feelings, Act From Your Commitment: Episode 302

The Relationship Advice Your Friends Won't Give You: Stop Acting From Your Feelings, Act From Your Commitment: Episode 302

Having good friendships is critical to your fulfillment in life and plays a big role in your marriage as well. However, not all of your friends will tell you the hard truth and some of the things that...

3 Elo 202316min

Do a Mid-Year Check-in on Your Life & Marriage Priorities. A Great Conversation Starter From Our Impromptu Staycation! Episode 301

Do a Mid-Year Check-in on Your Life & Marriage Priorities. A Great Conversation Starter From Our Impromptu Staycation! Episode 301

We went on an impromptu staycation this weekend… just us! And we used some of our time (besides playing, flirting, and relaxing) to have some meaningful conversations. We like to call them "check-ins....

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