Episode Notes Summary: Marriage failure almost always begins with the loss of intimacy, closeness in the marriage. This episode examines what Scripture says married couples need to understand and do to experience both the emotional and sexual intimacy which God designed marriage for.

VALENTINE'S DAY QUESTIONS FOR COUPLES

WARM UP

What do you remember most about your first date?
Share two things you most appreciate about your mate.

EMOTIONAL INTIMACY

Husband to Wife

What regular tasks in taking care of the family do you dislike the most or find most difficult?
How can I help you shoulder your load at home?
How can I better help you share your heart with me?
What family problems do you feel need to be addressed?
What are the worries and concerns that are weighing heavily on your heart?
How can I best help you feel cherished by me?
How can I support your use of your gifts that go beyond the home?

Wife to Husband

How best can I help you when your emotional tank is on empty?
What gets you down most at work? When there is something weighing heavily on you at work how can I best help you share it?
How can I support your spiritual leadership in our home.
Do I tell you often enough what I admire and respect about you?

SEXUAL INTIMACY

How do you feel about discussing sexual intimacy on this date?
Why do you think God invented sex?
What are two things you appreciate about each other as lovers?
What sexual activities do you find most exciting?
Is there anything else about our love-making that you want to tell me?

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