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Avila Counselling & Wellness Telehealth Services Registered with Australian Counselling Association #11432 Level 2

16/08/2025
05/08/2025

The Silent Killer of Marriage Nobody Talks About

The silent killer of marriage isn’t money, s*x, or even in-laws - it’s emotional neglect. When one or both partners stop paying attention, love fades quietly until it feels like two roommates.

Emotional neglect starts small. Fewer hugs, no eye contact, rushed conversations. The partner feels invisible and unloved. Over time, emotional starvation hurts more than any loud argument.

The fix? Be intentional. Give attention daily. Look at your partner when they talk. Hug them longer. Smile at them often. Small gestures of attention heal emotional wounds faster than apologies.

Practice emotional check-ins. Ask, “How are you feeling today? How can I help?” Listen with kindness, without rushing or judging – your partner matters more than your busy schedule.

Start today: put your phone down, hold your partner, and look them in the eyes. Attention is love’s oxygen - ignore it, and love suffocates. Be fully present and your marriage will thrive again.

Dr. K. N. Jacob

Address

30 Wittenoom Street

6230

Telephone

+61420932174

Website

https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com

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