Many people expect marriages to end early, often imagining that young couples face the biggest risks of separation. Yet research and real-life stories reveal a different pattern: many marriages don’t break apart in youth but instead slowly drift apart during midlife. This quiet unraveling can be harder to notice and even more painful to address. Understanding why this happens can help couples recognize the signs and take steps to reconnect before the distance grows too wide.

Discover why relationships change in your 40s and how mindful communication, emotional maturity, and shared growth can strengthen your bond.

Physical intimacy often carries different meanings depending on the emotional context between two people. When a woman is in love, her experience of physical closeness is not just about touch or desire