Episode 32: Turn Toward- The Choice That Saves Marriages

In this powerful episode of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee, we're talking honestly about something tender and heavy: what really happens when couples stop turning toward each other—and why it matters long before lawyers or papers ever get involved. Taralee breaks down: The real financial and emotional cost of divorce—for you, your spouse, your kids, and your extended family The sobering marriage stats: why only about 7% of couples describe their marriage as truly happy, healthy, and satisfying What Dr. John Gottman calls "bids for connection" and how tiny daily moments of turning toward or away can build or erode your marriage over time The quiet ways couples drift toward divorce: silence, separate lives, stacked resentments, and "I love you, but I'm not in love with you anymore" The hopeful reality that most couples don't need a divorce—they need a reset, tools, and emotional safety You'll also hear how Taralee works with couples in crisis using her FOCUS Framework and STARVED needs work to help them: Calm their nervous systems in conflict Rebuild emotional safety and trust Communicate without constant defensiveness or shutdown Turn toward each other again—even after painful seasons If you're walking on eggshells, feeling disconnected, or quietly wondering if your marriage is too far gone, this episode is for you. 👉 Book a free consult call with Taralee to get clarity and a personalized plan for your marriage: Visit TheFocusPodcastWithTaralee.com PeacefulHeartJourney.com  OR TaraleeEddington.com  TO LEARN MORE! If someone comes to mind while you listen—someone whose marriage is struggling—please share this episode with them. Sometimes that simple act can be the first small "turn toward" they desperately need.