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Why Do We Keep Drifting Apart in Our Relationship

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It doesn’t usually happen with one big fight. Most couples who find themselves feeling distant say it crept up slowly. Busy schedules, kids, work, distractions and one day you realise you’re living more like housemates than partners.

In this episode of This Complex Life, I talk about why couples drift apart, what research tells us about disconnection, and the small everyday actions that keep love alive.

I share:

  • Why disconnection often happens without us noticing
  • How emotional bids shape the strength of your bond
  • What Gottman research shows about drifting vs closeness
  • Simple practices to rebuild connection and stop feeling like housemates
  • Why small moments of presence matter more than big gestures

🎧 Listen now to explore why drifting happens and what you can do to bring closeness back into your relationship.

Resources:


Connected Teens

https://marievakakis.com.au/connected-teens/

Connect with Marie

https://thetherapyhub.com.au/

https://marievakakis.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/

Submit a question to the Podcast

https://forms.gle/nvNQyw9gJXMNnveY6

  continue reading

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Manage episode 501127041 series 2503074
Content provided by Marie Vakakis. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Marie Vakakis or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

It doesn’t usually happen with one big fight. Most couples who find themselves feeling distant say it crept up slowly. Busy schedules, kids, work, distractions and one day you realise you’re living more like housemates than partners.

In this episode of This Complex Life, I talk about why couples drift apart, what research tells us about disconnection, and the small everyday actions that keep love alive.

I share:

  • Why disconnection often happens without us noticing
  • How emotional bids shape the strength of your bond
  • What Gottman research shows about drifting vs closeness
  • Simple practices to rebuild connection and stop feeling like housemates
  • Why small moments of presence matter more than big gestures

🎧 Listen now to explore why drifting happens and what you can do to bring closeness back into your relationship.

Resources:


Connected Teens

https://marievakakis.com.au/connected-teens/

Connect with Marie

https://thetherapyhub.com.au/

https://marievakakis.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/

Submit a question to the Podcast

https://forms.gle/nvNQyw9gJXMNnveY6

  continue reading

83 episodes

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