The Hidden Reason Long Term Couples Lose Connection

Is your marriage quietly drifting into the background of your life without you even realizing it? In this powerful episode of the Broken to Brave Podcast, love coach Donna Barnes sits down with renowned relationship expert Dr. Lee Baucom to unpack a hidden but devastating pattern in long-term relationships: unconsciously pausing your marriage.Connect with Dr. Lee Baucom, Ph D.: https://unpauseyourmarriage.com or https://savethemarriage.com/Many committed couples don’t intentionally neglect their relationship. Instead, they get swept up in careers, children, routines, responsibilities, and the constant pressure of “real life.” The danger? Relationships don’t pause. They either grow or slowly erode. When emotional, physical, and spiritual connection fades, couples often mistake the symptoms like constant arguments, lack of intimacy, or feeling unseen for the real problem.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why “we’ll get back to us later” quietly damages marriages• How pausing your relationship leads to emotional disconnection and resentment• The three critical levels of connection every lasting relationship needs• Why love alone isn’t enough to sustain long-term intimacy• How neglect, not conflict, is the true relationship killer• Why assuming your partner will “always be there” is a dangerous beliefIf you feel like roommates instead of partners…If the spark has dimmed and conversations feel shallow or nonexistent…If you’re frustrated that your partner seems emotionally unavailable or checked out…This conversation will help you recognize what’s really happening beneath the surface and why reconnection must be intentional, not postponed.This episode is essential viewing for married couples, long-term partners, and anyone who wants to prevent emotional distance from turning into permanent loss. Relationships don’t fall apart overnight. They fade quietly when attention is withdrawn. The good news? Awareness is the first step toward rebuilding connection and creating a relationship that doesn’t just survive but truly lasts.🎧 Watch now and learn how to stop pausing your marriage before the pause becomes permanent.❤️ Work With DonnaIf dating feels exhausting or confusing, I can help you create healthy, secure connections and meet the right partner.👉 Coaching info: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/🔔 Subscribe for weekly dating and relationship insightsIf you want to become more confident, more emotionally aware, and better at choosing partners who choose you back, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications.Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#MarriageAdvice#RelationshipConnection#LongTermRelationshipsDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPS💔 Ready to become the best version of yourself?👉 Breakup Recovery Program https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/ — 10+ HOURS of expert coaching videos, quizzes, and checklists to help you heal and move forward stronger than ever.