TCW178 | I’m Reaching for Him… So Why Do I Still Feel Far Away?

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Have you ever reached for your husband — through affection, eye contact, or gentle effort — and still felt the distance between you didn’t change?

If so, this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, we slow things down and talk about a quiet truth many wives are never told: closeness isn’t just about what you do on the outside. It’s about what your husband feels on the inside when you reach for him.

This episode is especially for wives of driven, provider-minded husbands who are trying to reconnect but still feel emotionally far away — even though they’re doing everything they’ve been told to do.

You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re missing clarity — and clarity changes everything.

🌿 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why affection alone doesn’t always restore emotional closeness
• How pressure inside your husband can look like distance on the outside
• Why reaching for him can feel overwhelming to him — even when your intentions are loving
• The difference between forcing connection and inviting it
• How understanding his inner world lowers defenses and softens hearts

💛 A Gentle Reminder for Wives

If you’ve been feeling confused, tired, or discouraged because your efforts haven’t landed the way you hoped — you’re not failing.

Distance doesn’t always mean rejection.
Very often, it means pressure.

And when pressure is understood, connection has room to grow again.

📘 Next Step — Free Resource

If this episode brought relief and helped you see your husband with new eyes, your next step is simple.

Download my free guide:
 Reconnect — A Quick Guide for Wives Who Feel Like They’re Doing It All

👉 buildyourhappiermarriage.com/reconnect

It’s short, faith-anchored, and designed to help you speak in ways your husband’s heart can actually receive.

💬 Reflection Question

Which feels more true for you right now?

“I need to try harder”
or
“I need to understand better”

Sit with that question — and be gentle with yourself.

Thank you for listening to The Connected Wife — a place where wives learn to feel close again by understanding the heart of the man they love.

May the Lord steady your heart, give you wisdom, and gently restore connection where it’s been missing.

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