Beyond Domestic Love

Marriage is often built on routines—laundry, carpools, bills. While these shared responsibilities create stability, they can slowly suffocate the spark that once made your relationship exciting. Many couples thrive in the domestic side of marriage but quietly neglect the erotic—the playful, passionate, mysterious side that fuels desire.

Here’s the truth: passion doesn’t die because of time. It dies from sameness and stagnation. The healthiest marriages make room for both the practical and the passionate.

That means staying curious. About yourself. About your partner. About what’s changing in your inner world and in theirs.

Actionable Tip:

Create a 3-minute “want” list.

Each of you writes down 3 things you’d like to experience more in your intimate life—touch, tone, energy, settings, language, etc. Swap lists and talk about one.

🟡 Why it works: Expressing wants without performance pressure invites connection, curiosity, and play.

Tune into Episode 63 and Episode 64 of Marriage IQ to learn more!