Why Do Couples Become Less Happy After Marriage? Sex Therapist Explains

With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about why prostate biopsies are typically performed through the perineum rather than the urethra. They also discuss new research on how relationship and life satisfaction change before and after marriage, why satisfaction may decline over time, and what couples can do to build happier, more fulfilling relationships. 00:00 Listener Question: How Are Prostate Biopsies Done? 03:00 Why Biopsies Aren't Usually Done Through the Urethra 05:00 What Happens to Satisfaction After Marriage? 09:00 Do Second Marriages Make People Happier? 13:00 What Are We Comparing Our Relationships To? 17:00 Why Satisfaction Rises Before Marriage 24:00 Expectations, Kids, and the Stress of Marriage 28:00 What Makes a Marriage Work? 32:00 Why Relationships Require Work 36:00 Arranged Marriage vs. Marrying for Love 40:00 Can a Marriage End and Still Be Successful? 43:00 How to Improve Relationship Satisfaction 47:00 How to Talk About Problems Without Blame 51:00 What Can You Do for Your Partner? 54:00 Are Happy Relationships Getting Harder? 58:00 Social Media, Cheating, and Higher Expectations 1:02:00 Can You Make Your Relationship Better? #relationships #relationshipadvice #marriageadvice #intimacy