Midlife Marriages - Closing the Midlife Marriage Gaps
03/13/25 • 31 min
When the kids leave the nest, many couples find themselves facing an unexpected challenge: rediscovering their relationship. Jill Savage, author of Empty Nest, Full Life and marriage expert, shares her insights on the hidden gaps that often appear in midlife marriages, particularly during the transition to an empty nest. As couples navigate this new chapter, they can feel disconnected, emotionally distant, and even lost in the face of years of focusing on parenting. Jill discusses how these emotional gaps form and offers practical advice on rebuilding intimacy and communication.
Jill shares candidly about her own journey, from facing disillusionment and unrealistic expectations in her marriage to rebuilding it stronger after a difficult crisis. Through this conversation, she highlights the importance of adjusting expectations, nurturing emotional connection, and improving communication—tools that can help couples reconnect and heal. If you’re in a midlife marriage or approaching the empty nest years, this episode will leave you with valuable insights for reigniting your relationship and creating a stronger, more fulfilling bond with your partner.
Your Dare for the Week ❤️
Move the magnifying glass: For one month focus on what is good about your spouse, what you are grateful for and notice how you begin to feel in your heart.
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About Jill
Jill Savage is an author and speaker who is passionate about encouraging families. She is the author or co-author of fourteen books including her most recent release, Empty Nest Full Life. Jill is the founder of Hearts at Home, an organization that encouraged moms from 1994-2017. Jill and her husband, Mark, have five children, three who are married, and eight grandchildren. They make their home in Normal, Illinois.
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When the kids leave the nest, many couples find themselves facing an unexpected challenge: rediscovering their relationship. Jill Savage, author of Empty Nest, Full Life and marriage expert, shares her insights on the hidden gaps that often appear in midlife marriages, particularly during the transition to an empty nest. As couples navigate this new chapter, they can feel disconnected, emotionally distant, and even lost in the face of years of focusing on parenting. Jill discusses how these emotional gaps form and offers practical advice on rebuilding intimacy and communication.
Jill shares candidly about her own journey, from facing disillusionment and unrealistic expectations in her marriage to rebuilding it stronger after a difficult crisis. Through this conversation, she highlights the importance of adjusting expectations, nurturing emotional connection, and improving communication—tools that can help couples reconnect and heal. If you’re in a midlife marriage or approaching the empty nest years, this episode will leave you with valuable insights for reigniting your relationship and creating a stronger, more fulfilling bond with your partner.
Your Dare for the Week ❤️
Move the magnifying glass: For one month focus on what is good about your spouse, what you are grateful for and notice how you begin to feel in your heart.
Resources Referenced
About Jill
Jill Savage is an author and speaker who is passionate about encouraging families. She is the author or co-author of fourteen books including her most recent release, Empty Nest Full Life. Jill is the founder of Hearts at Home, an organization that encouraged moms from 1994-2017. Jill and her husband, Mark, have five children, three who are married, and eight grandchildren. They make their home in Normal, Illinois.
Connect With Jill
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🌟Featured Resource: Self-Talk Clean Up 7 Day Mini Challenge
- Click HERE to get started!
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DISCLAIMER: The commentary and opinions available on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical, physical, or psychological advice. You should contact a trained medical professional before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine and with respect to any particular issue or problem.
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About Kathy
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- Click HERE to get started!
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DISCLAIMER: The commentary and opinions available on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical, physical, or psychological advice. You should contact a trained medical professional before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine and with respect to any particular issue or problem.
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About Susan
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DISCLAIMER: The commentary and opinions available on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical, physical, or psychological advice. You should contact a trained medical professional before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine and with respect to any particular issue or problem.
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