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The Evolved Marriage Podcast

The Evolved Marriage Podcast

Written by: Kate and Eric MacDougall
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Most couples don’t struggle because they don’t love each other. They struggle because no one taught them what to do when conflict, distance, and resentment show up. The Evolved Marriage Podcast, hosted by Eric and Kate MacDougall, helps committed couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and feel close again. Each episode shares practical tools to repair conflict, restore intimacy, and lead your marriage with clarity. No fluff. Just skills that work in real life.Kate and Eric MacDougall Relationships Social Sciences
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  • Why You Feel Like Roommates (And What Neither of You Is Saying)

    Why You Feel Like Roommates (And What Neither of You Is Saying)
    Mar 18 2026

    Does your marriage feel more like a business arrangement than a relationship?

    You're in the same house, sharing the same bed, managing the same life — but something's missing. The spark is gone. Conversations are logistics. And the person you married feels more like a roommate than a partner.

    In this episode, Eric and Kate get personal. They break down exactly why couples drift into the roommate stalemate — even when both people still care deeply — and what's actually happening beneath the surface.

    You'll learn:

    • The hidden fear both partners are carrying but never saying out loud
    • Why doing more, working harder, or giving more doesn't fix disconnection
    • How confirmation bias keeps couples stuck in a negative cycle
    • One simple question you can ask your partner this week to start shifting the pattern

    This isn't surface-level advice. Eric and Kate pull from their own marriage — including the moments they got it wrong — to show you what real repair looks like.

    If your relationship feels empty but not broken, this episode is for you.

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