When most people speak of the concept of marriage, they understand it as a union in which two individuals share highs and lows, dreams, and the occasional bump on the road. And when you think about it, they are not really wrong. In a nutshell, that’s really what a marriage is, but at the same time, this union is a lot more complex than this, and everyone who’s ever been married will tell you that.
Most couples set out with great optimism, envisioning a life-long journey, encouragement, and mutual goals when they decide to say “I do!”
However, even in those marriages that appear to work smoothly, the pressure of everyday living can exact a toll.
One of the more hidden dynamics of mid-life challenges for couples is the so called phenomenon of marriage burnout. This 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 retire. For him, his marriage has become more important as the excitement about his work started to wane. Taylor on the other hand is extremely satisfied with her career and is determined to further prove herself in the firm and reach her full potential.
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But this isn’t just these two. In fact, this is a pattern present in the marriage of a number of couples in their 40s and 50s.
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