ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show

892: Countdown to Connection

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Dec 30, 2025
Explore the 6 Pillars of Intimacy and their transformative power for marriages. Discover how simple actions, like surprise date nights, can enhance connections. The hosts discuss the importance of prioritizing emotional and spiritual intimacy before diving into sexual intimacy. They highlight the significance of communication, especially through life's transitions. Learn how tracking desire and planning can boost passion, and celebrate financial wins while building deeper closeness through shared activities.
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ANECDOTE

Simple Surprise Date Strengthens Connection

  • A husband shared that his wife surprised him with a simple farm date night after he burned brush piles all day.
  • The hosts use this to show small, thoughtful actions build connection in marriage.
ADVICE

Prioritize Foundations Before Sexual Intimacy

  • Place sexual intimacy later in your relationship framework so other pillars support it first.
  • Build emotional, physical, recreational, financial, and spiritual foundations before focusing mainly on sex.
ADVICE

Schedule Intimacy With Flexible Planning

  • Use an 'Intimacy Lifestyle' planner to schedule regular sex without over-rigid timing.
  • Focus on weekly/monthly rhythm rather than exact clock times to keep connection predictable and flexible.
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