Marriage changes through every season of life, and midlife can be one of the most important turns couples face.
In this episode, Maryanna and Jay talk honestly about marriage in midlife, the slow drift that can happen when life gets busy, and how couples can stay connected before they start feeling more like roommates than husband and wife.
They reflect on what marriage looked like in their 20s, how responsibilities change over time, and why friendship, communication, humility, repair, and small daily habits matter so much in long-term relationships.
They also discuss the Gottmans’ Four Horsemen — criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling — and how couples can recognize unhealthy patterns without turning the conversation into blame.
This is not a conversation about having a perfect marriage. It’s a conversation about staying curious, staying connected, and continuing to grow together through midlife and beyond.
Plus, Maryanna and Jay wrap up with a fun Gen X Top 10 game: Finish the Gen X Line.
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