Truly Unruly with Marcus & Jessica Trufant

Can a Struggling Marriage Be Saved?

July 20, 2023 Marcus Trufant Season 2 Episode 97
Truly Unruly with Marcus & Jessica Trufant
Can a Struggling Marriage Be Saved?
Show Notes

Marcus and Jessica receive an email from a wife who is worried about her marriage. They have been together for 11 years and have two small kids. Both work full-time and receive no help from family. The wife is exhausted and doesn't feel like actively working on the marriage. Meanwhile, the husband wants more intimacy and feels unappreciated. The wife feels forced and is less attracted to him. She wonders if she should force herself and if their marriage can be saved.


00:01:47 Intimacy issues in long-term marriages.
00:09:04 Marriage requires effort and communication.
00:11:10 Possible postpartum mental health issues.
00:19:17 Relationship struggles can lead to unhappiness.
00:22:17 Dating single moms can be challenging.
00:31:43 Age gaps in relationships have consequences.
00:33:01 Relationships require mutual effort.