I think I already like before I wanted to marriage I had this idea of

divorce is an option and it's probably the first option.

I come from a home like separated parents so I my mom spent 20 plus years with my dad and and you know there's like ups and downs but I said I don't want to waste that much time I want to do it right from the get go I don't want to waste that much time. I want to do it right from the get-go. I don't want to affect my kids. I don't want to have kids with this person if, you know, if they're not the right person. So I had that in mind already.

Welcome to the Empowered Wife podcast

where it's all about fixing your marriage

without your husband's conscious effort so that you feel desired

and taken care of and special even if it feels hopeless right now.

I'm Laura Doyle and today I'm sharing three secrets for restoring the intimacy in your marriage.

If you ever feel like the spark and connection in your marriage isn't what it used to be

and you want to bring that back that spontaneous life-giving passion

that you once had those deep conversations, this episode is for you. My guest,

Mina, was suffering through cold wars every weekend and worried

about her man's lies. But when she dedicated herself to trying some new skills, she was able

to create peace in her home.

She's going to tell us how she did it so you can do it too.

That's coming up, but first, here are three secrets to restore the intimacy in your marriage.

Because it's heartbreaking to feel like there's mostly distance and coldness between you and your man,

especially when you long for that closeness that you once had. When you're missing that spark you feel a constant lonely ache

even when you're not alone

at least you're wondering if you'll ever feel desired again.

So here is the secret, the overarching secret that you need to restore the intimacy in your marriage.

Are you ready? It's just one word. Then I'll tell you the

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