Ep. 212 - How Retirement Changes Your Marriage

About this episode

Michelle and Brian discuss the emotional and relational changes that come with retirement.

In this honest episode of Monarch for Love, Michelle and her husband Brian share the emotional and relational shifts that came with retirement after Brian’s 42-year career in the tech industry. From identity loss and changing routines to communication, emotional safety, and learning how to slow down together, this conversation offers a real look at life after work. Because retirement doesn’t just change your schedule. It changes your relationship too.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Hays

Guest: Brian

Topics covered

• retirement
• marriage
• emotional shifts
• communication
• identity loss
• relationships

Keywords

• retirement
• marriage
• communication
• emotional safety
• identity loss
• relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Monarch for Love, Awakened Hearts, Instagram, TikTok

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