Empty Nest, Empty Marriage? Here's Why It Happens

Empty Nest, Empty Marriage? Here's Why It Happens

October 30, 2026 · 2 min

When your kids have been the center of your relationship, their leaving can expose a painful gap between you and your spouse. Use this season to intentionally revisit your connection and companionship before it's too late.

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Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry.

Dave and Ashley partnered with XO Marriage in 2018. XO Marriage is the nation's largest marriage-focused ministry.

The Willis family includes four sons and a rescue dog named "Chi Chi." When Dave and Ashley aren't writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks which is also where they develop many of their marriage ministry content ideas.

Learn more about Dave & Ashley at daveandashley.com

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