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Ep. 186: Why So Many Couples End Up Living Like Roommates (And How to Reconnect)

Most marriages don't fall apart overnight.

They drift.

Over time, couples can find themselves feeling more like roommates than spouses—sharing a home, raising kids, managing responsibilities, but slowly losing the closeness and connection they once enjoyed.

In this episode, Chris and Jamie sit down with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo of One Extraordinary Marriage to discuss their journey from disconnection, debt, and considering divorce to building a thriving marriage that has helped thousands of couples around the world.

Tony and Alisa share how a radical challenge became a turning point in their marriage and how that experience eventually led to the creation of their Six Pillars of Intimacy framework.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

• The warning signs that your marriage may be drifting into roommate syndrome
• Why emotional, physical, financial, spiritual, recreational, and sexual intimacy all matter
• How small cracks can reveal opportunities for growth and healing
• The difference between physical intimacy and sexual intimacy
• Why many couples focus on weaknesses instead of strengths
• How to create more connection in every season of marriage
• Practical ways to begin rebuilding intimacy and trust

If your marriage feels disconnected, discouraged, or stuck, this episode will give you hope and a practical roadmap for moving forward together.

00:00 Meet Tony and Alisa

02:12 How the Podcast Began

04:56 Marriage Struggles and Drift

10:03 Red Flags of Roommates

12:37 Why Six Pillars Matter

16:58 The 60 Day Sex Challenge

24:22 Vulnerability and Ripple Effects

28:00 Start Small With God

28:43 The Touchy Feely Mask

29:37 Six Pillars Explained

31:12 Identity Blocks Growth

34:11 Stages Of Life Touch

36:39 Cracks Become Growth

41:43 Define Intimacy Not Sex

43:21 Quick Pillar Rundown

47:45 Free Quiz And Next Steps

51:30 Six Pillars At Sea

54:20 Final Thanks And Wrap

🔔 Subscribe for more Christian marriage encouragement and practical relationship advice.

📚 Learn more about Tony and Alisa, their book, the assessment, and their offerings:
https://oneextraordinarymarriage.com

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Ep. 200: Help Me or Make Me? A Prayer That Could Change Your Marriage

What if the prayer that could change your marriage isn't "Lord, help my spouse change," but "Lord, make me more like You"? We pray for better communication, less conflict, more connection, and greater...

15 Loka 44min

Ep. 199: Biblical Marriage: The Invisible Threat

What are you actually building your marriage on? Marriage advice? Therapy? Instagram reels? A favorite podcast? What feels right? Those things may offer helpful tools, but as Christian couples, none o...

8 Loka 48min

Ep. 198: Marriage Myths- What Nobody Tells You About the First 10 Years of Marriage

What if some of the things you believe about marriage are actually making marriage harder? We're joined by Julie Baumgardner, founder of Marriage on the Daily (https://marriageonthedaily.com), to bust...

1 Loka 53min

Ep. 197: Relief Isn't Restoration: What Are You Settling for in Your Marriage?

What if the things helping you feel better are actually keeping you from getting better? Sometimes what we call "better" is really just less uncomfortable. We avoid the conversation. We turn on Netfli...

17 Syys 40min

Ep. 196: God Designed Sex for Connection—So Why Aren't Christians Talking About It?

The Real Reason Couples Stop Having Sex (And How to Reconnect) Why can two people deeply love each other and still feel completely disconnected—emotionally or sexually? And why is sex still something ...

10 Syys 43min

Ep. 195: When Your Kids Make Choices You Don't Agree With

There comes a point in parenting when you realize something terrifying: You can't control your kids anymore. They choose their own friends. They date people you may not choose. They make decisions...

27 Elo 48min

Ep. 194: Marriage Will Change You (And That's the Point)

"My spouse will never change." It's one of the most common frustrations we hear from married couples. But what if we're asking the wrong question? In this episode, Chris and Jamie talk about one of th...

20 Elo 50min

Ep. 193: Before You Cut Off a Parent: Boundaries & Biblical Reconciliation

Should you cut off a toxic or difficult parent? It's a question more adult children are asking, and the answer isn't always as simple as social media makes it sound. Sometimes no contact really is nec...

13 Elo 41min