{"id":58,"date":"2015-05-25T11:24:11","date_gmt":"2015-05-25T11:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marriage.com\/topic\/?p=58"},"modified":"2024-08-07T09:11:20","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T09:11:20","slug":"5-reasons-why-theres-intimacy-missing-in-your-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/intimacy\/5-reasons-why-theres-intimacy-missing-in-your-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Most Common Reasons Behind Lack of Intimacy in Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58620\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Understand-the-different-between-major-and-minor-conflicts-1606051345.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intimacy in marriage is a vital cog in the smooth running of a relationship. When sex and intimacy leave a marriage, your mind can&rsquo;t help but go to the darkest place and worry that your partner no longer finds you attractive or is having an affair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This begs the question, can a sexless marriage survive?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While sex is not the most defining factor in relationship happiness, <\/span><b>sex and intimacy missing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your marriage can lead to serious relationship issues like<\/span><b> anger, infidelity, communication breakdown, lack of self-esteem, and isolation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ndash; all of which can ultimately lead to irreparable damage to the relationship, ending in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/divorce\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">divorce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read this article to find out why couples stop having sex and understand the sexual dynamics of relationships better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-do-couples-stop-having-sex-Top-15-reasons\"><\/span><b>Why do couples stop having sex? Top 15 reasons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O72WW1mJvK4?si=-t_CVrp9wvMyYSCM\" width=\"800\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">&#65279;<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are some common reasons why <a href=\"https:\/\/idealmagazine.co.uk\/5-signs-the-spark-has-gone-in-your-relationship-the-ideal-ways-to-fix-them\/\">intimacy goes missing from a marriage<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take an honest look at your relationship and see if any of these ring true. They just may help you to understand key reasons for intimacy missing in your marriage and get back on track to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/intimacy\/put-an-end-to-your-intimacy-problems-in-your-marriage\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bring intimacy back into your marriage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Immense stress<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women, in particular, find it hard to believe that stress could impact a man&rsquo;s sexual desire and can lead to a lack of intimacy in marriage.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for a way to fix the intimacy missing in your marriage, you must slay the biggest culprit in a sexless marriage &ndash; stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because we&rsquo;ve spent our lives being told that men are always in the mood for sex, and this is simply not true. Stress at work or home can leave men and women exhausted, making sleep or some other way to relax more appealing than sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have found a link between stress and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/reasons-of-no-sex-drive-in-your-marriage\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decreased sex drive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Talk to your partner about what&rsquo;s causing them stress, and do what you can to help take some of the burdens off their shoulders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Low self-esteem<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-esteem and body image issues don&rsquo;t only affect women. No one is exempt from feeling down about themselves. It is a potential reason behind a lack of intimacy in marriage or marriage intimacy issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low self-esteem can take a toll on a person&rsquo;s relationships, particularly when it comes to physical intimacy, because it leads to inhibitions and, ultimately, to a sexless relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If intimacy is missing in your marriage, cultivate the habit of complimenting and appreciating your partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/8-ways-to-show-appreciation-to-the-love-of-your-life\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliment your spouse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and let them know that you find them attractive. You can help make them more comfortable by leaving the lights dim and staying under the covers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your wife not interested in sex? Is the lack of intimacy in marriage from your husband eating away at your peace of mind? Be patient and do your part to resolve intimacy issues and help them feel loved and desired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28638 size-full\" title=\"Resentment can put&nbsp;a strain on intimacy\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/How-to-Deal-with-Jealousy-in-Relationships.jpg\" alt=\"Resentment can put&nbsp;a strain on intimacy\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Rejection<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage and no intimacy can be unintentionally intertwined via partners&rsquo; attitudes toward each other. Have you rejected your partner&rsquo;s advances in the past? Perhaps you have been less than enthused when they tried to show you affection in or out of the bedroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These things can put your partner off of intimacy, leading to a lack of intimacy in marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one wants to feel as though their partner sees sex with them as a chore, and this is what can happen if you constantly put off sex or never initiate it.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of sex in a relationship impairs a couple&rsquo;s connection and leads to a slew of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/what-can-a-man-in-a-sexless-marriage-do-about-it\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marital problems, including depression<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in a sexless marriage can make the partners feel unwanted, unattractive, and completely demotivated. Marriage becomes drudgery, and as a result, either one of the partners starts experiencing frustration and loses the motivation to devote energy to other important areas of life too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for tips on how to survive a sexless marriage or to overcome a lack of marital intimacy in marriage, it would be most helpful to consult a certified<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/experts\/therapy-issues\/us\/sex\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sex therapist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who deals with intimacy problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Resentment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your partner may be feeling resentful lately, and has been contributing to a lack of intimacy in marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unresolved<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/solutions-for-8-common-relationship-issues\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">issues in your relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make them pull away and withdraw affectionately and emotionally. If there aren&rsquo;t any glaring issues that you can think of, then consider whether or not your partner feels unappreciated or let down by the way you treat them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only way to get to the bottom of this is to talk openly about the relationship and try to resolve any issues that may strain intimacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Lack of non-physical intimacy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lack of intimacy in marriage isn&rsquo;t just about a lack of sex. No intimacy in marriage from husband or wife in terms of emotional support can lead to serious issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your sex life can suffer if there&rsquo;s a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/emotional-intimacy\/repairing-emotional-intimacy\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lack of<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/emotional-intimacy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> emotional intimacy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too. Feeling disconnected from your partner can make it hard to connect during sex or enjoy it. This isn&rsquo;t only limited to women either; men crave emotional intimacy from their spouses too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending quality time together can help<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/emotional-intimacy\/building-emotional-intimacy-in-marriage\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">build emotional intimacy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and ultimately bring back physical intimacy. It is important for couples to understand why sex is important and how couples can use intimacy and sex as glue to maintain their love bond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29406 size-full\" title=\"Low self-esteem&nbsp;can take a toll on a person&rsquo;s relationships\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Recognize-and-do-away-with-relationship-stress-with-these-tips1.jpg\" alt=\"Low self-esteem&nbsp;can take a toll on a person&rsquo;s relationships\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Become platonic partners over time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the reasons to explain why couples stop having sex or face a lack of intimacy in marriage is by taking a look at their day-to-day dynamics, as they may have turned platonic over time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A married couple can get caught up in the day-to-day struggle of life, where they end up overlooking the sexual aspect of their relationship. They become versions of roommates or best friends who are leading their lives together.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wporg-box\"><div class=\"\"><span class=\"wporg_heading\">RELATED READING : <\/span><span class=\"wporg_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/signs-you-have-found-your-platonic-soulmate\/\" title=\"10 Signs You&#8217;ve Found Your Platonic Soulmate\">10 Signs You&#8217;ve Found Your Platonic Soulmate<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><b>7. Exhaustion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often overlook what lack of intimacy does to a woman or man whose partner is subjected to exhaustion.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No intimacy in relationships can be the result of physical or mental exhaustion that the couple might be facing. It can make one or both partners lack the motivation to have sex.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Boredom<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering when couples stop having sex? Or when people face no intimacy in marriage from wife or husband? It&rsquo;s possible when they stop trying new things in the bedroom.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sex can become boring if you don&rsquo;t constantly try things that can make it more fun, exciting, and engaging.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"research_highlight\"><p>In the absence of new ways to enjoy sex with your partner, marital sex can become boring for some. This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/0265407516660216\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Lack of hygiene&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When intimacy stops in a relationship, you can try to assess whether there has been a difference in hygiene maintenance by either you or your partner.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When two people are together for a long time, they may start taking things for granted, and that may include maintaining good hygiene. And therefore, bad hygiene can become the reason for their partner to lose interest in them sexually.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wporg-box\"><div class=\"\"><span class=\"wporg_heading\">RELATED READING : <\/span><span class=\"wporg_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-oral-hygiene-affects-your-relationship\/\" title=\"How Oral Hygiene Affects Your Relationship\">How Oral Hygiene Affects Your Relationship<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand this better, watch this video about the link between personal hygiene and mental health:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jLmN0ts0k4o?si=OqCgFU0XOcjEj3pO\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">&#65279;<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Form of payback or punishment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have to start worrying about the effects of lack of intimacy in a relationship if one or both partners end up withholding sex as a form of punishment for bad behavior by their partner.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some can use lack of sex to punish their partner over time, over disagreements, fights, or opposing opinions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Health issues<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the important reasons not to have sex can be based on health issues that impede one&rsquo;s sexual abilities and desires.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urologyhealth.org\/healthy-living\/urologyhealth-extra\/magazine-archives\/winter-2021\/ask-the-experts-does-a-low-sex-drive-mean-i-have-a-hormone-imbalance\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal imbalance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and erectile dysfunction are some such reasons that can affect one&rsquo;s ability to have sex.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Aging<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not having sex in relationships can also be attributed to age-related factors. One&rsquo;s hormones and physicality may face certain limits as one gets older, and this can impact their sexual relations with their partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. Mismatched libidos<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mismatched libidos refer to differences in sexual desire between partners. When one partner has a significantly higher or lower sex drive than the other, it can lead to frustration, communication challenges, resentment, and potential strain on the relationship. Open communication and compromise are essential for addressing this issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Life transitions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life transitions, such as moving, job changes, or financial difficulties, can disrupt a couple&rsquo;s sex life. These transitions often bring increased stress, reduced time for intimacy, and emotional strain.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples need to adapt together, prioritize communication, and seek professional help, if necessary, to maintain a healthy sexual relationship during times of change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-42083 size-full\" title=\"Have you rejected your partner&rsquo;s advances in the past\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/3-Reasons-Why-Going-to-Bed-Angry-Actually-Works.jpg\" alt=\"Have you rejected your partner&rsquo;s advances in the past\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. Trauma<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trauma, whether past or recent, can profoundly affect an individual&rsquo;s ability to engage in a healthy and fulfilling sex life within a relationship. It can lead to emotional scars, trust issues, and triggers that hinder intimacy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeking professional help and approaching the issue with sensitivity are crucial steps in addressing the impact of trauma on a couple&rsquo;s sexual relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Licensed Mental Health Counselor&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/experts\/kristen-k-scarlett\">Kristen K. Scarlett<\/a>&nbsp;sheds some light on the situation when she states,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Open communication is vital in fostering trust and emotional intimacy which are essential for healthy sexual intimacy. Most marriages go through intimacy struggles at times, but keeping lines of communication open can help to get the marriage back on track and allow the couple to feel connected in the meantime.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some answers to some important questions related to couples not having sex that can help you understand things better:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Is it normal for couples to stop having sex?<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is normal for couples to go through various phases in their sex lives, some of which may be marked by a lack of or reduced sexual activity between them. However, things can get problematic if the lack of sex lasts for a long period of time without any hope for a better future.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples can consider meeting an expert for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/counseling\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship counseling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help them sort out any sexual problems between them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>At what age do most couples stop having sex?<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no set age by which couples stop having sex; however,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8345845\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies conducted<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the sexual frequency of people have concluded that couples usually experience a decline with time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>What happens when a couple stops having sex?<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is intimacy missing in your marriage, there will be cracks in your relationship, leading to potentially a permanent loss of emotional and verbal connection with your spouse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the other problems that can explain what happens when couples stop sleeping together:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partners start <\/span><b>withdrawing from each other<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rejected partner feels <\/span><b>unloved and insecure<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances of <\/span><b>cheating on a spouse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> increase manifold<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If intimacy issues persist, <\/span><b>divorce becomes imminent<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To fix a sexless marriage or overcome intimacy missing in your marriage, it is important to understand the causes of intimacy missing in the marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reigniting-the-spark-in-the-bedroom\"><\/span><b>Reigniting the spark in the bedroom<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things are not always what they seem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of sexual intimacy in marriage can stem from many things. Avoid jumping to conclusions and have a frank discussion with your partner without being accusatory. Don&rsquo;t let a breakdown in intimacy create a lack of emotional connection, marital conflicts, relationship dissatisfaction, and bitterness in your marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unhappy marriage is not the best place to hang out with your partner. Learn how to fix and reignite the spark in your relationship, to strengthen the love bond with your significant other before little or no intimacy in marriage leads to marriage breakdown.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intimacy in marriage is a vital cog in the smooth running of a relationship. When sex and intimacy leave a marriage, your mind can&rsquo;t help but go to the darkest place and worry that your partner no longer finds you attractive or is having an affair. This begs the question, can a sexless marriage survive? While sex is not the most defining factor in relationship happiness, sex and intimacy missing in your marriage can lead to serious relationship issues like anger, infidelity, communication breakdown, lack of self-esteem, and isolation &ndash; all of which can ultimately lead to irreparable damage to <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":630,"featured_media":58620,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[24],"tags":[2527],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/630"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":103389,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58\/revisions\/103389"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58620"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}