Marriage shutdown does not usually happen all at once. It builds slowly through emotional exhaustion, repeated disappointment, and the belief that nothing will change. Over time, couples start protecting themselves by pulling back, going quiet, or emotionally checking out.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the most common mindset traps that keep couples stuck in shutdown. These are the thoughts that feel protective in the moment but quietly block repair, connection, and movement forward. I explain how these patterns show up, why they make sense, and what actually helps you begin shifting out of shutdown without forcing conversations or pretending everything is fine.

Tune in to discover:

• What marriage shutdown really looks like over time

• The mindset traps that keep couples emotionally stuck

• Why self protection often blocks connection

• How fear and hopelessness reinforce shutdown

• What helps you begin reconnecting safely and slowly

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