E263: How to Have More Fun in Your Relationship

E263: How to Have More Fun in Your Relationship

From Pillow Talks by Vanessa & Xander Marin

June 4, 2026 · 57 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of fun in relationships and offers five simple ways to bring it back.

When was the last time you and your partner did something purely for fun? Not productive, not logistical, not about the kids, just fun. If you had to think about it for a beat, you're not alone. Most long-term couples slowly drift from enjoying each other to managing life together, and fun is usually the first thing to quietly disappear. In this episode, we're talking about why couples lose the fun, why it matters way more than most people realize, and 5 surprisingly simple ways to bring it back. 💛 In this episode, you'll hear: Why fun is one of the most underrated forms of intimacy (and how it actually builds resilience, attraction, and friendship) The IG poll results that show just how universal this is. Only 21% of our community said they have a lot of fun in their relationship The most common things that get in the way of fun, from kids and money stress to "we honestly just forget" The reframe that helps you find more time for fun. If you've been feeling more like roommates than romantic partners lately, this episode is a gentle reminder that it’s possible to bring back the fun. 🕯️ Want more fun, connection, and intimacy in your relationship every single month? The Spark is…

People in this episode

Hosts: Vanessa Marin, Xander Marin

Topics covered

  • relationship fun
  • intimacy
  • couples activities
  • resilience
  • attraction
  • friendship

Keywords

  • relationship
  • fun
  • intimacy
  • couples
  • activities
  • connection
  • playfulness

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