The house was finally quiet. Matt sat at the kitchen table, his hands wrapped around a mug of coffee, the warmth of it grounding him. Sarah was on the couch, scrolling through her phone, the glow of the screen reflecting off her face. Matt wanted to say something—anything—to reconnect. But the words felt stuck in his throat.
For weeks, maybe longer, they had felt distant. The retreat had stirred up a desire in him to pursue Sarah’s heart again, to close the gap between them. But now, sitting across the room from her, the distance felt wider than ever.
“You want to watch something?” he asked, trying to break the silence.
Sarah looked up briefly, her face passive. “Sure. Whatever.”
They watched TV for an hour, the silence between them growing heavier with each passing minute. Matt felt like they were miles apart. He wanted to tell her how disconnected he felt, how much he missed her. But instead, he said nothing. I’ll try again tomorrow, he thought as he stood to head to bed.
But deep down, Matt knew he couldn’t keep waiting for the right moment. He had to fight for their connection, or they were going to drift even further apart.
Remember You're On a Journey:
Disconnection in marriage doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t fix itself overnight either. Like Matt, many of us want to reconnect with our spouses but don’t know where to start. The key is not waiting for the perfect moment, but being intentional—even when it feels hard. Where are you feeling disconnected, and how can you take a small step toward your spouse this week?
This Week:
Make an intentional effort to reconnect with your spouse or a close friend. Ask one meaningful question—“What’s been on your heart lately?” or “How can I support you better?” Listen without distractions, without trying to fix things. Small steps toward connection make a big difference over time.
