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In today’s episode, I’m talking about feeling lonely in your marriage + how to go from roommate mode to reconnection. I’d be lying if I told you Tom and I have marriage completely figured out now. We still disagree, still trigger each other, and still fight (sometimes).
The difference today? We’re coming to those moments with awareness, practices, and experience we didn't have before. Good, clear communication doesn't just happen. It requires self-awareness + a willingness to understand what's happening within ourselves BEFORE we can communicate well with someone else!
Those hard seasons became balance points - moments when something had to move or change direction. They’re part of why I created Balance Point, a six-month group experience for rural women who feel lonely, emotionally depleted, or like they're everyone's last priority. It begins October 20th, 2026, and offers a safe, confidential space to reconnect with yourself + build healthier relationships alongside women who truly understand rural life!
In this episode, I cover:
- How Tom and I found ourselves living in “roommate mode”
- Why poor communication can trigger our fight-or-flight responses
- The inner work that changed how I showed up in our relationship
- Why we can't force someone else to change or do their own work
- How good movement within ourselves can create movement in our relationships
- Recognizing the “balance points” where something has to change
- Creating connection and healthier relationships without sacrificing ourselves
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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/feeling-lonely-in-your-marriage
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