We welcome back marriage intimacy coach Dan Purcell to talk about why couples drift into “roommate mode” and how to rebuild fun, friendship, and desire with small daily choices. We share mindset shifts and practical tools that help us create “our spark” on purpose, even in busy seasons with stress, kids, and routines.
• Dan’s rebrand from Dating Divas to Date Your Spouse and the mission of strengthening marriages one date at a time
• why fun and play fade after the honeymoon and how passive drifting fuels disconnection
• challenges as a developmental invitation and “irritation is an invitation” mindset
• “our spark” and the courage it takes for one partner to go first
• simple daily habits that keep emotional connection alive
• the emotions check-in practice for speaking emotionally without rebuttal
• curiosity as the skill that keeps your relationship map updated
• differentiation over defensiveness and staying connected through differences
• what makes date nights meaningful, creative, and connecting
• Sparked app features for daily prompts, date planning, memory keeping, and at-home experiences
• Just Between Us for private, protected couple messaging
• where to find Dan’s work at dateyourspouse.com and getyourmarriageon.com
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