Productivity MD 57 - How to Bring Intimacy to Your Life and Cultivate Connection with Dr Alexandra Stockwell
Apr 2, 2024
Join Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, a Relationship Intimacy Coach and former physician, as she reshapes how we view connection and intimacy. She debunks the myth that more time together means more intimacy, highlighting the need for emotional rapport. Dr. Stockwell shares transformative coaching techniques that revive connections, stressing the significance of vulnerability and curiosity in relationships. Learn practical strategies to improve communication, foster emotional connections, and avoid relationship neglect—your guide to cultivating deeper intimacy awaits!
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Early Marriage Challenges
- Dr. Alexandra Stockwell and her husband, both from divorced families, married during medical school.
- Early years lacked romance due to busy schedules, but they loved each other and had shared values.
Relationships Require Effort
- Simply having more time together doesn't guarantee a better relationship.
- A good relationship requires effort and is a learnable skill, though rarely taught explicitly.
Intimacy as a Skill
- Like any skill, intimacy requires practice and intention.
- Unlike basic functions, sexual intimacy in long-term relationships requires more than just going through the motions.