Intimacy is often a misunderstood concept in marriage and is traditionally reduced to just sex. However, there are five different types of intimacy that can cultivate a healthier and more wholehearted marriage.

Five Types of Intimacy in Marriage:

1. Spiritual Intimacy:

• • • The importance and practicality of being spiritually aligned with your spouse.

2. Emotional Intimacy:

• 1. • Recognizing and embracing your emotional self and providing a safe spouse for your spouse

3. Physical Intimacy:

• 1. • Going beyond sex to understand your spouse’s physical touch needs.

4. Intellectual Intimacy:

• 1. • Engaging intellectually with your partner and continuous learning and sharing of ideas.

5. Recreational/Experiential Intimacy:

• 1. • Building shared experiences and memories while maintaining friendship and fun in your marriage.

Through today’s episode, you’ll learn practical ways to nurture and enhance each intimacy type in your marriage.

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What do you do when your words of affirmation miss the mark? This is a concern a listener and many spouses face, especially when trying to love an "unappreciative spouse." If you’ve ever felt like your heartfelt compliments are being met with sarcasm or jabs rather than gratitude, this episode is for you.

Topics We Discuss:

1. Understanding Communication Gaps: Learn how to bridge the disconnect between expressing words of affirmation and your spouse's reception. Hear how genuine affirmations rooted in appreciation for 'who they are' rather than 'what they do' can make a big difference.
2. Building Emotional Well-Being: I Thessalonians 5:11 says, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” Explore how encouraging and uplifting words contribute to emotional well-being.
3. Handling Resentment: Gain insights into addressing potential resentment that may be present underneath the snide remarks. Learn how to better support your spouse, recognizing their efforts in everyday moments.
4. Practical Tips for Meaningful Affirmations: From the warmth of eye contact to understanding your spouse’s preferred mode of communication, discover various methods to make your appreciation felt and acknowledged.

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Are you ready to transform your marriage and bring back that sense of wonder? Here’s a sneak peek into what you'll discover in this episode:

- Embrace the New: We explore how the new year offers a perfect opportunity to hit the reset button on your relationship and breathe new life into your marriage.

- Finding Joy in the Ordinary: Learn how noticing and appreciating the little things your spouse does can reignite wonder and admiration in your partnership.

- 4 Practical Steps to Rediscover Wonder: From cultivating gratitude to prioritizing fun and adventure, I've laid out four actionable steps to help you and your spouse reconnect and experience newfound joy.

- Must-Read Resource: Discover insights from Tim Keller's book, "The Meaning of Marriage," and why prioritizing spiritual intimacy can deepen your emotional and physical bond.

- Special Offers: Don’t miss out on our free Heart-to-Heart Conversation Starters PDF and my new ebook "Relationship Reset" to jumpstart your journey towards a more fulfilling marriage.

Are you feeling burnt out and exhausted, struggling to find time for your relationship? It's time to create margin and prioritize what truly matters. Remember, your marriage can be as wonderful as you're willing to work for it to be.

Reflect on this: When was the last time you looked at your spouse with awe and wonder? If it’s been a while, let's change that this year.

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