Excited vs. Quite Love

Marriage naturally shifts from the dopamine-fueled passion of the early years to the oxytocin-rich bond of “quiet love.” That shift isn’t the end of romance—it’s the deepening of it.

Couples who don’t recognize this change may mistake quiet love for lost love. But when you understand the difference, you can stop chasing the adrenaline rush and start embracing the quiet intimacy that sustains a lifetime together.

Action Tip for the Week: Take a walk together without phones. Hold hands. Talk about one thing you appreciate about your partner today. Simple rituals like this nurture quiet love—the kind that lasts.

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Take a walk together without phones. Hold hands. Talk about one thing you appreciate about your partner today. Simple rituals like this nurture quiet love—the kind that lasts.

Tune into Episodes 85 and 86 of Marriage IQ to learn more!

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