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When couples grow apart through their hobbies

My husband and I used to share this love of hiking together but over the past two years he's gotten really into technical climbing while I've found myself drawn more to long solo walks, and now our weekends feel like we're negotiating between his need for adrenaline and my need for quiet rather than actually enjoying time together outdoors.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The recreational activities that once united you are pulling you in different directions, and neither of you knows how to honor both your individual growth and your shared connection.

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