Engaging Introduction

Marriage burnout isn’t just “feeling tired” or having a rough patch—it’s a state of emotional exhaustion, detachment, and chronic stress within a relationship that once felt fulfilling. Unlike conflict or dissatisfaction, burnout often creeps in silently, fueled not by anger, but by relentless demands, unmet expectations, and the slow erosion of connection.

I remember sitting across from my husband at our favorite restaurant. It was our anniversary. The food was beautiful. The wine was good. The conversation was… fine.

Fine. Not great. Not connected. Just fine.

We talked about the kids. We talked about the mortgage. We talked about the leaky faucet. We didn’t talk about us. We didn’t laugh. We didn’t flirt. We didn’t remember why we fell in love.