is a condition of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that undermines intimacy and connection gradually.
Consider, for example, the case of a couple we shall refer to as Alex and Taylor. They have been together for over two decades, bringing up three children together, one in high-school, one at college, and one already having a job. Alex is a high-school teacher and a sports coach who’s always been deeply passionate about his work. Taylor on the other hand started a professional career in her mid-30s, after the children were a bit older, and got a managerial position in a respected law firm.
By most accounts, Alex and Taylor have found their life together to be “good” and satisfying. However, as years have gone by, they both have noticed a change. Alex has suddenly become disillusioned with his career, and suddenly felt the urge to either do something different or simply
