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ERP 297: How to Enhance Emotional Intimacy in Your Relationship — An Interview with Amber Dalsin

Dec 7, 2021

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According to research, women are the primary initiators of divorce, with emotional intimacy being the most significant factor.

In the early stages of a relationship, you may feel that intense sense of connection even without emotional intimacy because of the dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and pheromones making everything seem to be in perfect harmony. However, as time passes by, these neurotransmitters diminish.

In this episode, we'll dive into understanding what emotional intimacy is as Amber Dalsin talks about her personal journey — from someone who craves connection into a love that she never thought was possible. Learn about the 7 key components of emotional intimacy and the different ways of cultivating this beautiful connection that can stand the test of time.

Amber Dalsin is a licensed psychologist and couples therapist. She has delivered over 10,000 hours of One-on-One therapy services and has given professional talks to over 28,000 participants. Her mission is to help couples create intimate, loving, peaceful, and long-lasting relationships.

Check out the transcript to this episode in Dr. Jessica Higgin's website.

In this episode

7:43 What sparked Amber's interest in helping individuals with Couplehood.

11:33 The 7 pillars of emotional intimacy.

21:33 What stands in the way of helping people create emotional intimacy.

31:04 How to identify emotional intimacy problems and assess whether or not they are fixable.

34:25 Simple things you could do to spice up your relationship.

42:31 Gender stereotypes and how these might relate to emotional intimacy.

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