Reviving Intimacy in A Sexless Marriage: A Path Back To Connection | Ralph Brewer | #176

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 OverHappy Hacks: 101 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Happiness, Reduce Stress, and Build a More Meaningful Life.Available now starting at 99¢ on Amazon and Dave's Book StoreWritten by Dr. Dave Schramm, this practical and uplifting new book offers simple, research-based strategies to help you build greater happiness, strengthen resilience, reduceThe opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Marriage Commission.Visit 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/