If your marriage feels tense, distant, or sexless, emotional safety is almost always at the root. In this episode, we break down exactly what “emotional safety in marriage” actually means and how to build it using a simple 4-part framework. This is for couples (especially men) who are tired of reacting, fixing, and shutting down—and want real connection again.

What You’ll Learn / Episode Highlights

• The real definition of emotional safety in marriage (not just “listening more”)

• Why so many men default to fix-it mode—and how it destroys trust and intimacy

• How grief, old stories, and “subconscious spill” show up as emotional overwhelm in your relationship

• The 4 A’s Framework (attention, appreciation, affection, acceptance) and how to use it in real conversations

• The hidden link between emotional safety and a sexless marriage (and why toys, trips, and date nights don’t solve it)

• How avoidant and reactive patterns keep you stuck in the same fight on repeat

• Why doing your own individual work + couples work is non-negotiable for a purposeful marriage

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