{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The 3 Islands of Marriage: Moving From Dysfunction or Function to Connection: Episode 435","description":"Which island is your marriage on right now? In this episode, we share a simple but eye-opening framework we call The 3 Islands of Marriage: Dysfunction, Function, and Connection. Marriage naturally moves through different states depending on the season you\u2019re in. Stress, transitions, parenting, unresolved conflict, or even just routine can shift where you and your partner are emotionally. We break down: \u2022 What each island looks and feels like \u2022 The subtle signs you may be drifting \u2022 And the practical steps to move toward Connection Island Every couple will land on different islands at different times. The goal isn\u2019t to panic \u2014 it\u2019s to recognize where you are and take intentional steps forward. Because time alone doesn\u2019t move a marriage back to a healthy place. Awareness and action do. If you\u2019ve been feeling disconnected, stuck in conflict, or just functioning but not truly close, this episode will help you figure out your next move.   Relationship Resources Mentioned  1) Moving from Dysfunction to Function island - watch the 5 Root Causes webclass or do the Rebuilding Us Challenge 2) Moving from Function to Connection island - start the Prioritize Us couples Challenge.  Each of these resources and more can be found at: https:\/\/meetthefreemans.com\/links   ","author_name":"EmPowered Couples with The Freemans","author_url":"https:\/\/www.meetthefreemans.com\/links","html":"