Too Close for Comfort

Ever feel like you and your spouse share the same brain? You finish each other’s sentences, crave the same foods, even get mad at the same drivers on the road. Cute, right? Well… maybe not always.

Dr. Corey Allen on this week’s episodes of Marriage IQ calls this fusion—when our emotions get so tangled up that we can’t tell whose feelings are whose. At first it feels romantic, but over time it can smother connection. Because here’s the secret: intimacy needs two people, not one blended blob.

The healthiest couples can say, “I’m me. You’re you. And I still choose you.”

Action Tip:

This week, notice one spot where you might be “fused.” Maybe you’re mirroring your spouse’s mood without even realizing it. Instead, try sharing your own take—playfully, honestly, and with love. Sparks fly when two full selves show up in the marriage.

Tune into Episodes 80 and 81 of Marriage IQ to learn more!

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