065 - Why Most Marriages Go Cold And Exactly How to Fix It

She's in her 80s. Her husband walks into the room. And she still gets butterflies. That's not luck, that's a decision they made every single day for decades. In this episode, we brought back a couple married 38 years to show you exactly how they did it.What we cover in this episode:• Why couples drift and the mindset shift that stops it• The "root bound plant" problem most marriages fall into• How perspective alone can reignite a dying spark• Why social media is quietly destroying your view of marriageHow to build passion back:• Daily gratitude: one thing you love about your spouse, every single day• The Love Dare: a 40-day challenge that brings the fire back• Regular date nights: why undistracted time together changes everything• Doing "firsts" together and why new experiences create lasting intimacy• The 20-second hug that releases oxytocin, dopamine, and serotoninThe foundation that makes it all work:• Praying together daily, couples who do this divorce at a rate of just 1%• Living beneath your means so you can invest in experiences over things• Choosing to never let the word "divorce" enter your vocabulary• What it looks like to build a marriage that outlasts the honeymoonFollow us on Instagram @fullydedicatedpodcastEmail us at [email protected] on Spotify and Apple PodcastsYour marriage is worth fighting for. The passion is still in there, this episode will help you find it again.#christianmarriage #marriageadvice #keepingpassionalive #christianpodcast #marriagetips #howtostayinlove #fullydedicated #datenightideas #prayingtogether #thelovedare #marriagegoals #youngadultministry #faithandfamily #biblicalmarriage #honeymoonphase #thriving marriage #relationshipadvice #christiancouple #godlymarriage #marriagepurpose