Why Providing and Protecting Aren’t Enough in Marriage Anymore | Ep 41 episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 24 MIN

Why Providing and Protecting Aren’t Enough in Marriage Anymore | Ep 41

from Create More Intimacy: A Podcast for Men · host Alisa Stoddard

Many men were taught that being a good husband meant providing, protecting, and doing their part.That role made sense once. It doesn’t anymore. In this episode, I’ll break down why effort, money, and responsibility no longer create connection or desire in marriage, and why many men feel resentful and confused despite doing “everything right.” You’ll learn: The difference between a role and a relationship Why effort quietly turns into expectation and resentment How transactional thinking kills intimacy What protecting actually looks like in modern marriage Why many women stop “quietly carrying” the relationship in midlife What needs to shift for connection and desire to return This episode is for men who are working hard, doing their part, and still feel unappreciated, disconnected, or unwanted at home. If you’re tired of waiting for things to change on their own, this conversation will help you see what’s really happening, and what actually needs to change. 🎧 Listen to all episodes at https://alisastoddard.com/podcast 💬 Want help figuring this out in your own relationship? Access my free Intimacy Training: https://alisa-stoddard.mykajabi.com/opt-in Book a Relationship Clarity Call: https://alisa-stoddard.mykajabi.com/podcast-scheduling-page Find out more at https://alisastoddard.com/

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