Sex, Stress, and the Silent Years: Protecting Intimacy in the First Five Years
The years after the honeymoon, navigating jobs, children, in‑laws, relocations, can feel like a silent season, where sexual connection fades not for lack of desire, but from exhaustion and disconnection. Intimacy isn’t just about being physically close. It’s about emotional presence, trust, and psychological safety. Couples who invest early in these foundations can prevent the silent years, and keep connection alive through time and transition.