Functional but Fragile: Why High-Performing Couples Crack First

03/12/2025 18 min Temporada 6 Episodio 180

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You look like the "perfect couple"—great jobs, beautiful house, successful kids. But secretly, your marriage feels empty and fragile. Why does external success often lead to internal disconnection?In this episode of Rich in Relationship, Rich Heller explains the core problem: High-achieving couples often run their marriage like a business (goal-driven and efficient) instead of prioritizing emotional connection and intimacy. They are so focused on "doing" that they lose the ability to "be" present with each other.The result is a silent crisis where you look great on the outside but are drifting apart privately.The Solution: The good news is you don't have to give up your ambition. You just need to change your focus. Learn how to trade perfectionism for vulnerability and build emotional wealth by focusing on:- Shared Rest: Creating downtime without screens or work.- Emotional Transparency: Learning to safely share vulnerable feelings.- Purposeful Partnership: Aligning your life choices with shared values, not just accumulation.If your relationship looks strong but feels fragile, this conversation is your roadmap for regaining emotional richness.Ready to move from fragile to truly connected? Join our free community group, The Bridge, for tools and support to help you start sharing and communicating effectively.www.richinrelationship.com#richinrelationship #richheller #highperformance #fragilemarriage #successvsintimacy #powercouple #relationshipgoals