175. 5 Ways NFP Can Break Your Marriage (And How to Fix It)

Send us Fan MailCan Natural Family Planning actually damage a marriage?Many couples quietly struggle with NFP — feeling disconnected, frustrated, or even resentful — and wonder if something is wrong with them, their marriage, or the Church’s teaching.In this episode, we respond honestly and pastorally to five of the most common objections to Natural Family Planning and offer practical guidance for couples who want unity, intimacy, and peace — not pressure or guilt.In this episode, we cover:1️⃣ “Feeling that NFP doesn’t really work — it’s too complicated or unreliable.”2️⃣ The emotional and sexual strain caused by long abstinence periods.3️⃣ What to do when spouses disagree on when or why to use NFP.4️⃣ Is NFP basically the same as contraception?5️⃣ How to navigate marriage when one spouse struggles to accept NFP.Rather than defending NFP with theory alone, we focus on how NFP is lived inside real marriages — including communication, sacrifice, desire, resentment, and love. This conversation is especially for couples who feel exhausted by oversimplified answers and want something deeper, more human, and more faithful.If you’re asking: • Why does NFP feel so hard in our marriage? • Is abstinence damaging our intimacy? • Are we using NFP for the right reasons? • How do we stay united when we disagree?— this episode is for you.We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING!  Our other booksGo To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. JosephGo To Joseph For ChildrenSUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing read and subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/Our ApostolateAbout UsConnect with us and send us a message on InstagramYouTube ChannelSupport the show