May 7th, 2026

Your marriage needs more boredom. 4 ways to turn empty space into connection

It's the relationship advice we didn't see coming. Dr. Matt Townsend said what your marriage needs is more boredom. There's the old saying that "idle hands are the devil's workshop," but Dr. Townsend believes boredom isn't the enemy of connection, it's often the doorway. He shared how the deepest emotional intimacy in life grows in the unfilled spaces and four gentle challenges to help you carve out more empty space and use it well.

Dr. Matt Townsend

The Noon Show