Get the free weekly marriage game plan:👉 https://bit.ly/plan-mwtm For couples who want to thrive and build a strong, connected marriage:❤️ https://bit.ly/sparkcheckin-podcast 🔥 Check out Spark Check-In — the marriage app we built to help couples stay connected, aligned, and intentional week after week.📲 Link: https://bit.ly/sparkcheckin-podcast 📝 Marriage Quiz:👉 https://bit.ly/mwtm-quiz EP 33 Drift Is Automatic. Vision Is Intentional. Merry Christmas + Happy New Year, fam. 🎄In today’s episode, Richard & Hailey break down why most couples drift into frustration, resentment, and “roommate mode”… not because they don’t love each other, but because they never built a clear vision together. You’ll hear why New Year’s resolutions fail in days, why identity beats behavior, and how a shared vision creates leadership, safety, and intimacy inside your home. If you’ve ever felt like: “We’re busy… but not moving forward” “We’re married… but not aligned” “I wish my spouse would step up and lead”This episode gives you the framework to start the conversation today. Chapters 00:00 Intro + Christmas / New Year01:18 Quick recap on victim mentality + “the rope”03:17 Why couples must build goals together04:26 Why resolutions fail (identity > behavior)05:47 “I am” statements that change everything10:10 You don’t unintentionally build a strong marriage11:49 Presiding: decide before life decides12:59 Leadership is clarity14:15 Directionless leaders don’t get followed16:20 Vision must be a continuous conversation19:07 Visions are scary — and that’s marriage21:37 Choose your hard23:06 Cultural lies about marriage + truth bombs26:13 Identities you speak over your kids29:33 Address issues, not character37:31 How to actually start (Spark Check-In)43:14 Drift is automatic. Vision is intentional. 💬 Let’s Stay ConnectedIf this episode encouraged you, please:✅ Subscribe to the podcast✅ Leave a rating & review (it really helps more couples find this)✅ Share this episode with a friend or couple who needs hope and practical tools 📲 Follow us on Instagram:@marriedwiththemugicas (add your exact handle) ___________________________________________ 💬 LET’S STAY CONNECTEDIf this episode encouraged you:✅ Subscribe to the podcast✅ Leave a rating & review (this helps more couples find it)✅ Share this episode with a friend or couple who needs hope and practical tools 📲 Follow us on Instagram:@marriedwiththemugicasDaily encouragement on marriage, family, faith, and intentional living. 🧡 OUR HEARTWe’re Richard and Hailey Mugica.12 years married. 4 kids. Homeschooling. Home-based business. Baby homesteaders. Our mission with Married with the Mugicas is simple:To help you build a marriage you love coming home to — not a perfect marriage, but a real, strong, joy-filled one, rooted in faith, commitment, and intentional connection. We’re thankful you’re here.