Balancing the Mix of Marriage Over Time

Marriage feels a lot like mixing a song you start with raw tracks full of energy, but over time, you tweak levels to find the right balance. Early on, maybe the romance is cranked up loud, and practical stuff sits quieter in the background. But as life happens, priorities shift careers, kids, or just the daily grind can turn the mix upside down.

For those who’ve been at it a while, how do you keep the harmony? Do you intentionally “EQ” certain aspects like carving out time for connection when life gets noisy? Or is it more about riding the faders as needed, adapting to each phase? Would love to hear how others approach it, especially if you’ve got tricks from other passions (music, hobbies, etc.) that translate to relationships.