Ep. 189: What If It's Not Too Late?

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We've covered a lot of ground over the last nine episodes.

The loneliness. The invisible load. The one-sided growth.

The grief. The loss of intimacy. The cycle of breakdowns.

All the ways midlife marriage can leave you feeling unseen, unheard, and utterly exhausted.

And maybe—if you've been listening from the beginning—you're sitting there thinking:

"Okay. I see it now. I understand what's happening. But is it too late?"

"Have we gone too far?"

"Is the damage already done?"

"Can we actually come back from this?"

Here's what I want you to hear:

It's not too late.

Not if you're both willing.

Not if there's still something worth fighting for.

Not if you're ready to do something different.

You don't need to burn it down.

But you can't keep pretending either.

This is about starting again—not over.

About rebuilding on truth instead of tolerance.

About choosing honesty over hiding.

And about believing that what you have can become what you need.

Because here's what I've learned:

Marriages don't die from one big moment. They die from a thousand small disconnections.

And if disconnection can happen slowly—reconnection can too.

This is Episode 10—the series finale of: "Marriage Conversations Midlife Besties Are Having (But Afraid to Say Out Loud)."

I'm Jennifer Roskamp, and this is The Intentional Midlife Mom podcast.

Let's finish strong.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Free guide: He Doesn't Get It (Yet): How to Help Him See What You're Carrying—Without Starting Another Fight - GET IT HERE
• Check out all the marriage resources at: https://www.jenniferroskamp.com/midlife-marriages-maps

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Fejezetek

1. Understanding Midlife Marriage Challenges (00:00:00)

2. Hope and Recovery in Relationships (00:01:31)

3. Rebuilding Instead of Starting Over (00:02:48)

4. The Importance of Honest Conversations (00:05:37)

5. Creating a Shared Vision for the Future (00:10:00)

6. Recognizing Willingness and Commitment (00:12:55)

7. Taking Action Towards Change (00:15:47)