Why do couples stop using basic courtesy of “Please,” “Sorry,” and “Thank You”?

02/01/2026 20 min

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Why do you charge your phone? Because you want it to keep running and not shut down on you. But in marriage, so many of you take each other for granted and forget to recharge your partner. Many marriages end because a partner stops feeling valued, appreciated, and heard, when their effort feels invisible.We hear it all the time, wives say: “Housework is such a thankless job.” Or husbands say, I do so much and it's never enough. I can never make you happy. You know what's missing. You are not charging your partner with three simple words: please, thank you, and sorry.Small words, big impact. It keeps your connection strong. You forget them, and you will feel the distance grow.In this episode, I explore how overlooked everyday interactions affect you and your marriage and over time, you learn it's not safe to speak up, to be vulnerable, or to ask for help. So instead of leaning in, you start pulling back. Emotional safety is built or broken in these small moments. When appreciation, kindness, and repair are present, a partner feels encouraged to stay open. When they’re missing, distance slowly becomes the safer choice. If you are tired of carrying the emotional load alone, this episode is for you. And, if you would like to start your journey to a fulfilling and healthy relationship, go to www.lovelifecoachxo.com to schedule a one-on-one consultation with me.Help yourself and download free worksheets - https://www.lovelifecoachxo.com/downloadable-pdfsIf you want to learn how to master your communication skills to have productive engagements with your partner, get “Conversations for Love.”But you get it FREE when you complete your sessions. Click: https://www.lovelifecoachxo.com/ProgramsCONNECT WITH ME –Instagram - @lovelifecoachxoYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@sonalikukrejaXOFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelifecoachxoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalikukreja/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sonalikukrejaxo

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