Ep. 215 - The Hidden Reason Couples Drift Apart

Ep. 215 - The Hidden Reason Couples Drift Apart

In this week's episode of Monarch for Love, Michelle Hays explores the quiet disconnection so many couples experience, when nothing is obviously wrong, yet the relationship no longer feels close. Michelle shares how emotional distance is often created through unattended moments, lack of presence, and losing intentional connection over time. This powerful conversation will help you understand why couples drift apart and how small shifts in attention can begin rebuilding closeness again.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove

Ep. 214 - Why So Many Loving Couples Feel Disconnected

In this episode of Monarch for Love, Michelle Hays explores the real reason so many loving couples feel disconnected. This powerful conversation dives into emotional triggers, communication breakdowns, assumptions, and the relationship skills most people were never taught. Michelle introduces the core pillars of Love Literacy and explains why lasting love is not just about chemistry or feelings, it is about learning how to sustain connection over time.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove

Ep. 213 - Why You Can Love Someone and Still Feel Unloved

In this week's episode of Monarch for Love, Michelle Hays explores why so many people love their spouse deeply but no longer feel loved in their marriage. Michelle shares personal insight, emotional truths, and practical relationship wisdom to help couples understand the difference between love being gone and love no longer being felt. Because sometimes the problem is not the absence of love, it is the absence of the skills needed to experience it.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove

Ep. 212 - How Retirement Changes Your Marriage

In this honest episode of Monarch for Love, Michelle and her husband Brian share the emotional and relational shifts that came with retirement after Brian’s 42-year career in the tech industry. From identity loss and changing routines to communication, emotional safety, and learning how to slow down together, this conversation offers a real look at life after work. Because retirement doesn’t just change your schedule. It changes your relationship too.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove

Ep. 211 - The Gap Between Expectation and Reality in Marriage

In this honest conversation, I’m joined by my husband, Brian, as we unpack the expectations we carried into our first marriages—and how they shaped what came after. We share the beliefs that didn’t hold up, the lessons we learned the hard way, and the realities of marriage no one really talks about. If you’ve ever wondered why love feels different than you expected, this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on and what it takes to build something stronger the second time around.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove