If your sex life feels off lately—or just not what it used to be—you’re not alone. This is something so many couples experience, especially as life gets busier, routines settle in, and stress piles up. But here’s the good news: when intimacy fades, it’s rarely because attraction is gone. More often than not, it’s a lack of connection . Sex doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s deeply tied to how safe, seen, wanted, and emotionally connected you feel with your partner. That’s why fo