If you make it through the power struggles, you land in a place of deep comfort with your partner. You know their coffee order, their childhood stories, and exactly which buttons not to push. It’s safe and cozy, but the danger here is boredom. It’s easy to stop trying because you feel “set” in your marriage.
The secret: Don’t become “efficient roommates.” Keep dating each other. Try something new together, even if it’s just a weird hobby or a weekend road trip. Stability is great, but it needs a little spark of spontaneity to keep it from feeling like a rut.
