Have you ever done everything right in your marriage… and still wondered why it feels harder than you expected?

In this episode, I’m talking with relationship coach and author Monica Tanner about marriage advice most of us grew up hearing. Advice that sounds loving but can quietly make things harder, especially in the middle of motherhood and busy family life.

We talk about why staying up late to “fix it” doesn’t always help, why meeting in the middle can build resentment, and what it looks like to shift toward friendship and curiosity instead of pressure and perfection.

This conversation felt grounding and honest. Like a reminder that you’re not broken, your marriage isn’t failing, and there’s more than one right way to do this.

If this episode resonated, share it with someone you trust or come back to it when you need it. And if you have a minute, a review helps other moms find the show and feel less alone.

Connect with Monica Tanner here:

Website: https://www.monicatanner.com/

Book: https://amzn.to/4pyvaxW

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