From Roommates Back to Partners: Reconnecting in a Busy Family Life

There are seasons in marriage where you don’t fall out of love — you just get busy surviving.

Between work, kids, home educating, routines, self-care, and the never-ending to-do list, it’s easy for partners to slowly shift from lovers to roommates.

In this video, I’m sharing our personal story of how my husband and I noticed we were drifting into “roommate mode” — and the simple but powerful mindful practice that helped us reconnect again.

This isn’t about fixing everything overnight. It’s about seeing each other again, hearing what’s underneath the words, and creating space for honest connection — even in a full family life.

✨ In this video, I explore:
• Why marriages can feel disconnected after kids
• How busyness quietly replaces intimacy
• A mindful listening practice we used to reconnect
• What helped us stop feeling defensive and start understanding
• Why consistency matters more than perfection

If you’re feeling distant from your partner, this video is an invitation to pause, notice, and gently turn towards each other again.

I’d love to hear from you in the comments — does any of this resonate?

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Making family decisions when you’re not on the same page as your partner.

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Much love
Carrie
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:44 My Story
04:56 What mindfulness looked like
05:43 What happened
07:27 What it looks like now
08:15 6 Mindfulness takeaways
10:30 Close
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