Why do so many smart, self-aware women feel emotionally disconnected from their partners in midlife? And how do you know if you should keep working on the relationship or separate?

These are the questions I explore in this episode with licensed psychotherapist Jessie Curtner.

We discuss in depth what happens when one partner starts to grow and evolve while the other stays the same—and why that disconnect can feel so painful and confusing.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ The real reason women emotionally check out of relationships in midlife

✔️ How to know when it’s time to see a couples therapist

✔️ Why emotional risks—not resignation—are the key to deeper intimacy

✔️ One of the keys to a healthy midlife relationship

✔️ How to reconnect without jumping straight into sex

Whether you want to revive the spark, get your needs met, or simply stop having the same argument on repeat, this conversation is packed with insight—and heart.

📩 Have a friend who’s struggling in her relationship? Please share this episode with her. She’s not alone.

Learn more and connect with Jessie Curtner, LMFT:

https://www.jessiecurtner.com/

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