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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 14 MIN

Episode 40: 3 Everyday Habits That Quietly Kill Desire

from Lucky In Love with Kari Hoskins · host Kari Hoskins

In this episode, Lucky in Love, I’m breaking down how sex quietly turns into a chore in long-term relationships—and how to start fixing it fast. If you’re in a dead bedroom, a sexless marriage (or nearly sexless relationship), or struggling with mismatched sex drives (a desire discrepancy), this episode will help you understand why your sexual desire may be fading—and what to do to fix a dead bedroom by changing a few everyday habits that kill desire.When sex turns into a checkbox, your brain starts treating it like work—something you power through, avoid, or resent—making it harder to want sex and harder to get turned on.I help you understand why these everyday habits: Sex only at bedtime, initiating sex out of nowhere, quickies only are quietly killing your desire and I offer practical fixes that will help you rekindle desire. If you want to rebuild intimacy, rekindle attraction, and make sex feel connected again, these small habit shifts can restart the desire loop.Kari Hoskins is a Communication & Conflict Specialist who helps couples stuck in the pain of uncertainty over the future of their relationship. She holds a Master’s degree in Communication & Interpersonal Relationships, spent 20+ years as a college professor, and is a certified relationship coach with specialized training in emotional intimacy, trauma, infidelity, and addiction.Should We Get A Divorce Quiz: https://kari-hoskins-coaching-llc.kit.com/9e533cdd68Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karihoskinscoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kari.lifecoaching/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4A7XJcQEYfTh3E43IIw7Bg/aboutWebsite: https://www.karihoskinscoaching.com

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In this episode, Lucky in Love, I’m breaking down how sex quietly turns into a chore in long-term relationships—and how to start fixing it fast. If you’re in a dead bedroom, a sexless marriage (or nearly sexless relationship), or struggling with mismatched sex drives (a desire discrepancy), this episode will help you understand why your sexual desire may be fading—and what to do to fix a dead bedroom by changing a few everyday habits that kill desire. When sex turns into a checkbox, you...

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