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Better Husband
Better Husband, hosted by men’s marriage and relationship coach Angelo Santiago, is a podcast for any man who’s ever asked, “How can I be a better husband?”
Each week, you’ll learn simple, practical ways to fix your marriage, reconnect with your wife, rebuild trust, and bring back real intimacy.
If your marriage feels stuck, distant, or on the edge, this podcast gives you real tools and step-by-step skills to communicate better, handle conflict, and build a stronger marriage that lasts.
After 12 years of marriage—including a near-divorce that became the turning point for change—Angelo has dedicated his life to helping men save their marriages and become the husbands their wives can trust and feel close to again.
Through years of leading men’s retreats, online communities, and one-on-one coaching, he brings grounded, real-world guidance on communication, conflict, and connection.
If you want to repair what’s broken, rebuild connection, and learn the skills to make your marriage work, Better Husband will show you how—one episode at a time.
Better Husband
024|When You Feel More Like Roommates Than Lovers—How to Rebuild Connection in Your Marriage
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Tell me if this sounds familiar: Everything looks “okay” on the surface.
You handle the tasks, manage the schedule, keep things running.
But under all the logistics, something’s off. You’re not arguing but you’re also not laughing, talking, or feeling as close as you used to.
In this episode of Better Husband, we’re unpacking what really causes emotional disconnection in marriage and how to rebuild that spark with intention, presence, and small moments that actually matter.
🎙️ When You Feel More Like Roommates Than Lovers—How to Rebuild Connection in Your Marriage
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How emotional neglect quietly erodes a marriage
✅ What causes the “roommate phase” (and how to recognize the signs)
✅ Why being helpful and “doing your part” isn’t enough to create connection
✅ Three daily habits to rebuild emotional closeness
✅ How to lead your marriage back into intimacy—without overcomplicating it
Key Takeaways:
💡 Disconnection rarely comes from one big moment—it’s the result of small moments missed
💡 You can’t fix distance with chores. You fix it with presence
💡 Leading your marriage doesn’t mean doing more—it means showing up differently
Practical Action Steps:
1️⃣ Make one meaningful emotional bid per day (words, touch, questions, or appreciation)
2️⃣ Create 10 minutes of “us time” each evening—just connection, no distractions
3️⃣ Own the distance. Say, “I’ve noticed how disconnected we’ve become… and I want to rebuild.”
4️⃣ Catch passive patterns—like silence, avoidance, or over-focusing on tasks—and try something different
5️⃣ Lead with presence, not perfection
Reflection Questions:
❓ When did emotional connection stop being a priority in your marriage?
❓ What habits are keeping you emotionally distant—even if you’re physically present?
❓ What could change if you made one small emotional reach each day?
Ready to Take Action?
🚨 Watch the FREE Better Husband Workshop → BetterHusbandSecrets.com
Questions?
📩 Email Me → angelo@angelosantiago.com