Charting Toward Intimacy Fight for Connection | Ep. 210
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Mar 3, 2025 
Kathleen Chabanis, a semi-regular co-host and insightful voice on relationships, dives into the crucial topic of marital connection. She discusses how intentionally cultivating habits, like prayer and connection rituals, can rejuvenate intimacy. The pair emphasize small acts, such as cuddling and evening walks, as essential to combat disconnection. They highlight that persistence in these efforts, likened to daily prayer, can yield powerful transformations in relationships. Tune in for strategies to enhance your sex life and foster deeper bonds!
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Connection Habits Need Persistence
- Habits of connection in marriage are easy to let go of, while disconnection habits creep in naturally.
- Intentional, persistent effort is required to maintain connection, much like the biblical idea of "pray without ceasing."
Keep Up Connection Rituals
- Develop intentional habits of connection even if they feel rote; they still have power.
- Continue rituals like prayers daily, as they build connection even if your mind wanders.
Prayer Protects Child's Innocence
- Kathleen prays with her kids each morning, asking for protection even when distracted.
- This prayer was effective when her child was exposed to inappropriate content, preserving her innocence.