Marriage isn’t always sunshine and rainbows— it has seasons, storms, and struggles. But it also holds the power to transform us if we dare to walk through the hardest years with truth, intimacy, and love.In this episode of The Adam Feuerstein Podcast, Adam sits down with his wife, Michelle Feuerstein, an intimacy and relationship coach, for a raw and unfiltered conversation on how couples can not only survive the hardest years of marriage — but thrive.As Maya Angelou wrote, “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” This conversation is about keeping that hope alive, even when your relationship feels heavy.Together, Adam and Michelle reveal:Why truth is the foundation of intimacy in every relationshipHow small resentments quietly build up and erode loveTools for navigating conflict without losing connectionThe seasons of marriage — and how to recognize your seasonFour battle-tested strategies couples can use to strengthen love: 1. Name the season you’re in 2. Bring back novelty & excitement 3. Fight the drift with daily rituals 4. Get curious before you get critical Dr. John Gottman, the world’s leading marriage researcher, reminds us: “Happy marriages are based on a deep friendship.” This isn’t theory — it’s lived experience, woven with the wisdom of decades of intimacy coaching and real struggles.And as Rumi once said: “The minute I heard my first love story, I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.” This is the heart of marriage — rediscovering each other, even in the hardest seasons.Whether you’re newly married, decades in, or simply longing for deeper connection, this episode will give you courage, clarity, and tools to reignite intimacy and walk in truth and love together.We’d love to hear from you: Which of the four strategies will you try this week?📌 Connect with MichelleCoaching & resources → michellefeuerstein.com📌 Connect with AdamMore content & coaching → adamfeuerstein.com👍 If this episode touched you, don’t just listen — share it with someone who needs hope in their marriage.