Married, Lonely, and Afraid to Talk About It #HMAY Ep. 274

In this episode of How Married Are You, we respond to a listener email from a newly married wife who’s quietly struggling with loneliness. Between long work hours, late nights, exhaustion, and limited time together, she’s worried this season might become their new normal — and she doesn’t want to come across as ungrateful or like a nag for wanting more connection. We talk honestly about marriage seasons, why hard rhythms don’t automatically mean something is wrong, and how to tell the difference between a temporary grind and a deeper issue. Glen and Yvette share what they would do differently if they could revisit similar seasons in their own marriage, and why how you show up now impacts the seasons ahead. This conversation covers: How to survive a lonely season in marriage Communicating needs without resentment Why seasons change (even when they feel endless) Staying connected when schedules don’t align Building support and community outside your spouse If you’re married and wondering, “Is this just a season — or is this our forever?” this episode is for you. Resources & Links Order the book: Father Yourself First Order the book: Release • Rest • Remain Audiobook: Listen to Glen read Father Yourself First wherever audiobooks are available. Premarital Advantage: Questions and worksheets for dating, engaged, and newlyweds Saturday Men’s Group (Black men, 7 a.m. PT): Join the Father Meet-Up on Zoom Patreon Community: Access bonus conversations and behind-the-scenes content [

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Married, Lonely, and Afraid to Talk About It #HMAY Ep. 274 is an episode from How Married Are You? by Glen & Yvette Henry.

This episode is 00:34:24 long.

This episode was published on Jan 7, 2026.

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