Have you ever noticed the moment your relationship shifted from “we’re in this together” to “we’re just coexisting”?
Most couples don’t see it happen in real time. It’s not one big rupture — it’s a series of small retreats. A conversation you didn’t finish. A bid for connection that went unanswered. A moment where vulnerability felt too risky, so you pulled back instead. Over time, these micro-retreats create what Dr. Lee Baucom calls “hitting the Pause Button” — and once a marriage is on pause, disconnection quietly takes root and begins undermining the bond from the inside.
The good news? A marriage can also be un-paused. That’s why I was excited to talk with Lee, who specializes in helping individuals break through the internal barriers — fear, identity, and mindset — that keep them disconnected. His work has made him a trusted voice for anyone ready to do the hard, important work of transforming their relationship from the inside out.
Here’s what we cover in our interview:
1) What IS a Pause Button Marriage?
2) Why does that happen?
3) What are the 3 levels of connection, and why are they so important?
4) How can one person start the process of UN-pausing their marriage?
You can learn more about Dr. Lee Baucom, and access his free guide, at https://savethemarriage.com/
His app is: unpauseyourmarriage.com
And here’s the link to his podcast: https://savethemarriage.com/stmblog/
More about Dr. Lee Baucom
Dr. Lee Baucom. is a marriage coach, author of seven books, and host of the Save The Marriage Podcast and Thriveology Podcast. For over two decades, he’s helped thousands of couples pull back from the brink of divorce through his coaching, online programs, and a straightforward philosophy: he can’t save your marriage. But he can show you how to. Dr. Baucom specializes in helping individuals break through the internal barriers — fear, identity, and mindset — that keep them stuck, and his work has made him a trusted voice for anyone who wants to do the hard, important work of transforming their relationship.
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