Here are some “intruders” that can weaken the marital bond: Work Kids Outside hobbies and interests TV In-laws Church Internet Financial involvement Friends Addictions Affairs Most of these items aren’t bad in and of themselves. Yet, when they come in between a couple’s love, they can be destructive. You will need to work to protect your marriage. Before we talk in more detail about these “intruders,” we need to discuss what drives the problem of intruders in the first place.