# 068|What If There’s No Affection in Your Marriage? Here’s What the Research Says

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Published: 2026-02-24T10:00:00+00:00
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🚨 Join the Better Husband Community Call to get clear on what is happening in your marriage and what to do next. Save your seat at JoinBetterHusband.com - When affection dries up, a lot of men stop reaching. You match her energy, pull back, and tell yourself it’s fair because you’re tired of feeling like the only one trying. In this episode, Angelo breaks down research on affectionate communication and explains why increasing overall warmth matters more than keeping things perfectly even. He ...

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