Supporting a depressed spouse can feel overwhelming. Learn practical ways to help, when couples therapy makes a difference, and how to rebuild your connection together.

Emotional intimacy rarely disappears overnight, it fades through small, everyday habits that create distance between partners. This article explains why couples drift into "roommate mode," identifies the early signs of emotional disconnection, and shares practical strategies to rebuild closeness through daily check-ins, intentional communication, conflict repair, and quality time together.