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“I Never Thought Our Marriage Could Be Fixed…”
By Sarah Thompson
Last Updated On 17th October 2024
My name is Sarah. I’m 48 years old and have been married to my husband, Mark, for over 20 years. We’ve raised kids together, navigated careers, and built a life we’re proud of.
But somewhere along the way, we stopped feeling like soulmates and started feeling more like roommates.
Maybe you know the feeling: we still cared for each other but we’d drifted into a routine that felt… hollow.
I’d lie awake in bed, thinking about how we used to share secret smiles, playful touches, and late-night conversations that felt electric.
And now…most nights ended with us rolling away from each other and falling asleep, exhausted and disconnected.
I wanted to want him but for some reason I just didn’t.
And this guilt ate me up inside. I felt like I was letting him down, letting us down.
I could feel the gap between us widening and I didn’t know what to do.
It’s hard to say exactly when it started….
After the kids?
After we both got busy with our careers?
After the endless cycles of chores and daily tasks?
Eventually our spark just faded…
We were busy. We were stressed, and let’s be honest: Our relationship suffered.
I often felt tired, not interested, and even when I wanted to feel close, something always seemed off.
I wondered if it was just part of aging, or maybe this was just it.
Mark tried in his own way—he’d bring home flowers occasionally, or suggest a weekend getaway…
But I could sense his frustration and confusion too. We were stuck, and I felt guilty.
Here I was, the woman he fell head-over-heels in love with decades ago, and now I couldn’t muster the same enthusiasm.
I started to think “what is wrong with me?”
I’d never say it out loud, but I felt broken.
What if this was it?
What if we had peaked 10 or 15 years ago and now we were just going through the motions for the rest of our days together?
The idea made me feel hollow. I’d think of our younger selves, how we’d laugh at nothing, how a single glance could lead to hours of closeness.
I missed that woman, the version of me who felt confident and alive in her body. But I didn’t know how to get her back.
Some nights, I’d scroll through my phone, looking for answers—articles about “saving your marriage” or "relationship advice after 40.”
Most felt cookie-cutter. Generic advice that didn’t dig into the root of what I was feeling: disconnected, tense, and just not feeling like my old self.
Everyone said “communicate” or “try a couples night,” but what if you’re beyond that point?
One afternoon, while catching up with my friend Barb over croissants and coffee, I finally admitted that I felt disconnected from Mark.
I didn’t go into great detail, but I hinted at how things had become... well..lifeless.
My friend, who’s usually the jokester, got surprisingly serious. She said:
“I never shared this before…but Jared and I went through this same thing…
It took us a while to work through it, but things are much better now in that department.
For me, what I realized was that I was actually feeling pretty disconnected from my own body…and in my own head about that.
It was making it really hard for me to be present in the moment with Jared.
And this was hurting other parts of our relationship.
For us, it got so bad that we started looking for professional help.
It turns out it is a lot more common than we thought.
We were recommended Foria as it had worked for others.
It's an all natural oil that helps relax your muscles, reduce tension, and heighten sensations. It really helps you get into the moment and enjoy it…
Versus being tense and uncomfortable and in your own head the whole time.
The beautiful thing we noticed is that we were both able to really be present with each other and enjoy ourselves again…
And this led to us reconnecting in all kinds of ways, especially emotionally which was missing for so long.
Sarah, to tell you the truth…I haven’t felt this emotionally connected to Jared in probably 10 years”
I was surprised that Barb had gone through the same thing as me. And to be honest I was a little bit skeptical that an oil could fix everything.
But at this point I was willing to try anything…
I went home that night and I looked up Foria.
I found the oil Barb recommended.
Described as a natural way to improve comfort, sensation and connection…
It seemed like the opposite of all the other products I’d tried before.
Lots of women in the reviews said it helped them relax, enjoy the moment, and deeply connect with their partners.
This sounded like exactly what I was missing.
I was intrigued. Could something so simple help me feel close to Mark again?
A few days later, my Foria package arrived.
I waited for a calm evening—no kids dropping by unannounced, no deadlines looming.
After a long bath, I followed the instructions.
Just a few drops of Awaken Oil, gently applied, and a few minutes of deep breathing.
I didn’t have grand expectations…
I just wanted to feel a bit more open, more receptive.
Within minutes, I noticed a subtle warmth, a comforting ease.
It wasn’t fireworks immediately, but it made me feel more present in my body.
When Mark and I came together that evening, I wasn’t overthinking every touch.
I wasn’t waiting for discomfort or disappointment. I just... melted into the moment.
We talked quietly, laughed at a memory from our early days, and something clicked.
The connection we’d missed felt closer, like a door opening.
By the end of the night, I found myself smiling, feeling lighter than I had in years.
Each time we used it, I felt more and more like my old self, the woman who used to be bubbly, playful, and fun loving.
But more importantly, I felt more like myself, period.
Mark noticed too: he’d say things like, “I love seeing you smile like that,” or “It’s good to have you back.”
I couldn’t help but blush when he said things like that.
It made me realize how disconnected I’d been from my own desires and comfort.
If you’re like me, and you feel the distance growing between you and your partner—even though deep down you know the love is still there—don’t wait for things to drift further apart.
I can’t recommend Foria enough as a simple, natural way to reconnect and bring back the connection you’ve been missing.
It made all the difference for me, and it just might for you too.
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