We ran a poll and 67% of couples told us they feel more like roommates than partners. This week we're walking through our D. Framework: the 5 silent relationship killers that chip away at intimacy, plus the small shifts that bring you back to each other. ?? In this episode, you'll hear: The full D. Framework and why that 67% roommate stat lands so hard for so many couples ?? How the average person's 144 daily phone checks can turn date night into two people scrolling side by side ?? Wh"n "who's grabbing the kids?" takes over and the deeper conversations start to disappear ?? Why the absence of conflict isn't the same as closeness ?? The gratitude gap that lets resentment move in, and why appreciation is one of the biggest predictors of a happy marriage ?? How the "bristle reaction" kills everyday affection, and the 10-second reset that brings it back These might feel like small things, but over time they add up to real distance. The good news: once you can name them, you can start to shift them, together. ??? Ready to swap the drift for a little more spark every month? The Spark is our monthly membership for couples who want to keep choosing each other on purpose, with low-pressure ways to stay close long after the credits roll on date night.