ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show 788: WHEN SEX BRINGS YOU CLOSER EMOTIONALLY
Jan 2, 2024
The discussion centers on how sexual intimacy can strengthen emotional connections in marriage. Hosts share the Six Pillars of Intimacy, revealing practical tips to rekindle romance. They challenge the notion that emotional intimacy must come first, suggesting sex can initiate deeper conversations. Listeners are inspired by real stories of couples overcoming challenges and embracing vulnerability. The episode encourages intentional practice in sexual and emotional skills, presenting a challenge to boost intimacy this year.
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Broaden What Counts As Sexual Intimacy
- Sexual intimacy can be more than intercourse and includes romancing, initiating, and foreplay.
- Expanding the definition opens new pathways to deepen emotional connection.
Sex Can Precede Emotional Closeness
- For some couples sexual intimacy leads to emotional intimacy rather than the reverse.
- Flipping the sequence can intentionally foster deeper emotional connection.
Sex That Unlocks Conversation
- Tony described using sex to relieve tension and enable hard conversations afterward.
- Pleasuring Alisa allowed both to relax and then engage in flowing dialogue.
