Though it didn't happen overnight, they recognize they're drifting apart after years together. He's grown a profitable business he started when they first married. She returned to school and is now successful in her career. They have two teenagers that take a lot of time, what with sports and other extracurricular activities.
At the end of the day, they're both drained and just happy to be able to relax. Even though they love one another, the magic that brought them together has eroded because of their responsibilities.
So how do they get back on track? It's not that difficult if they're both motivated.
Using tools that helped them succeed in business and career, they can turn it around. For example, he keeps a calendar of things he needs to do each day. Same with her. In her career she has to schedule her time for sometimes weeks ahead. And they both make these plans because they know what they're doing is important.
They need to apply these planning techniques when it comes to their relationship - the most important thing of all. They must plan time together. On a daily basis, it can be something as simple as coffee together. Perhaps they could take turns and surprise one another with a weekly rendezvous. The possibilities are pretty much unlimited.
But the reality is they must make the marriage a priority if they want it to continue.
