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Stronger Marriage ConnectionAuthor: Utah Marriage Comission
It's often said that marriage takes work. The Stronger Marriage Connection podcast wants to help because a happy marriage is worth the effort. USU Family Life Professor Dr. Dave Schramm and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Liz Hale talk with experts about the principles and practices that will enhance your commitment, compassion, and emotional connection. More than ever before, marriages face obstacles, from the busyness of work and daily hassles to disagreements and digital distractions. It's no wonder couples sometimes drift apart, growing resentful, lonely, and isolated.The Utah Marriage Commission invites you to listen and discover new ways to strengthen and protect your marriage connection today! Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Reviving Intimacy in A Sexless Marriage: A Path Back To Connection | Ralph Brewer | #176
Episode 176
Monday, 13 April, 2026
We sit down with Ralph Brewer to unpack what really sits underneath dead bedrooms, infidelity, and the quiet insecurity that many men carry into marriage. We talk straight about anxious attachment, “Mr Nice Guy” patterns, and how secure, connected couples protect intimacy by building a full life instead of clinging tighter.• Ralph’s turning point after discovering an affair and becoming a single father• why sex and intimacy become the biggest pain point for many men• anxious attachment patterns and pairing with avoidant partners• novelty, long-term monogamy, and why desire often drops without intention• nice guy codependency, covert contracts, and hidden manipulation• boundaries as attraction, without swinging into being a jerk• how avoidance, control, and compartmentalizing can feed infidelity dynamics• why men isolate after divorce and what it costs mentally• building brotherhood and male friendship as a stabilizer• quick wins like fitness and hygiene, plus the deeper vulnerability work• scheduling sex, date nights, and getting kids out of the bedroom• secure independence, self-regulation, and taking ownership of your choices• where to find Ralph at helpformen.com and Dad Starting OverVisit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org Podcast.stongermarriage.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerMarriageLifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strongermarriagelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.comhttp://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/
