{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"MFP 385: Fighting the Slow Drift in Marriage","description":"Relationships are built with the material of time. Summary Strong marriages don't happen by accident\u2014they require intentional time, attention, and sacrifice. This episode encourages couples to prioritize their relationship above the busyness of family life, stay connected through meaningful communication, and regularly invest in their friendship through date nights and shared experiences. Mike and Alicia highlight the importance of recognizing and responding to each other's needs, guarding against the slow drift apart that can happen over time, and keeping Christ at the center of the marriage through prayer and shared faith. They call couples to be proactive in nurturing their love so their relationship remains a source of strength and stability for the entire family. Key Takeaways   Act like you are in love   Find common\/shared loves   Leave the children and invest in each other   Take time to connect daily   There are ways to make the struggle of marriage easier - physical relationship   Couple Discussion Questions   When was the last time we had a meaningful, uninterrupted conversation?   Do we tend to talk mostly about logistics, or do we make time for deeper connection?   What do you enjoy most when we spend time together?   What is one step we could take to grow spiritually together?   Resources   MFP Mini-Marriage Retreat Guide    https:\/\/messyfamilyproject.org\/guide\/mini-marriage-check-in\/    MFP Communication in Marriage Guide&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/messyfamilyproject.org\/guide\/communication\/   ","author_name":"Messy Family Podcast : Catholic Conversations on Marriage and Family","author_url":"https:\/\/www.MessyFamilyProject.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41638870\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41638870"}