Why Relationships Get Stuck—and How to Rebuild Connection Before It’s Too Late

In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver kicks off the February focus on couples with an insightful conversation with Dr. Corey SeeMiller about how relationships quietly get stuck—and what couples can do before disconnection becomes irreversible. Drawing on both her academic expertise and lived experience, Corey introduces powerful metaphors like “watering the garden” and “narrowing the tunnel” to explain how small, neglected moments of connection can slowly erode even strong relationships.

Together, Kim and Corey explore why healthy relationships don’t fall apart overnight, how orange lines and red lines serve as early warning signs, and why intentional communication and daily acts of care matter far more than grand gestures. This episode also examines how unmet needs, avoidance of difficult conversations, and loss of curiosity can lead couples into patterns that feel impossible to escape.

If you’ve ever wondered why relationships lose their spark, how to intervene before resentment sets in, or what it really means to sustain intimacy over time, this conversation offers practical wisdom you can apply immediately. Whether you’re dating, partnered, or reflecting on past relationships, this episode provides a grounded, compassionate framework for strengthening connection and preventing emotional drift.

To learn more about Dr. Corey SeeMiller and her work in relationships, dating, and healing after heartbreak, visit her website, where she shares resources as a generational expert, leadership educator, and relationship coach. You can also explore her book, The Soulmate Strategy, and listen to her podcast, Rock that Relationship!, for deeper conversations about love, loss, and personal growth.