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One Foot In, One Foot Out: The Hidden Pain of Straddling in Marriage

Are you still married, but emotionally checked out? In this episode, we talk about the painful reality of straddling in marriage- that lonely place where one foot is still in the relationship, but the other foot has quietly stepped out. Straddling isn’t a failure. It’s not a character flaw. It’s a nervous system response to feeling hurt, unseen, unsafe, or emotionally exhausted. But while it may feel like self-protection, emotional limbo slowly erodes: Intimacy Desire Friendship Self-trust And peace In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why women straddle in marriage ✔ How emotional disengagement affects desire and connection ✔ What Scripture, neuroscience, and relationship research reveal about living divided ✔ The three honest choices every woman must face ✔ Four steps to move from ambivalence to integrity This conversation is especially for women who: Feel stuck “for the sake of the kids” Are tired of trying but afraid to stop Want peace, clarity, and self-respect again Desire a marriage rooted in honesty and intimacy ✨ You don’t have to decide everything today—but you do deserve to live whole. 👉 If this resonates, consider booking a free coaching call with me. 👉 And if you know a woman who feels alone in her marriage, please share this episode with her. #MarriageCoaching #ChristianMarriage #EmotionalIntimacy #MidlifeMarriage #MarriageStruggles #WomenAndMarriage #relationalhealing 00:00 – Welcome & Why This Conversation Matters 01:45 – What It Really Means to “Straddle” in Marriage 04:10 – Why Straddling Is So Painful (But Makes Sense) 06:30 – Common Thoughts Women Have When They’re Straddling 09:10 – What Scripture Says About Living Divided (James 1:8) 11:00 – Straddling as a Nervous System Response 13:10 – The Cost of Emotional Withdrawal (Gottman Research) 15:40 – The Three Choices Every Woman Must Face 17:10 – Step 1: Moving from Ambivalence to Integrity 18:45 – Step 2: Stop Managing His Emotions 20:05 – Step 3: Differentiate Instead of Distancing 21:30 – Step 4: Choose Growth Over Guarantees 22:30 – Final Encouragement, Hope, and Invitation