ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show 888: Coffee, Cocoa and Conversations
Dec 2, 2025
Explore how holiday busyness can widen the emotional gap in marriages. Discover the impact of simple moments like cookies and cocoa to foster connection. Alisa shares a listener's story about the intimacy benefits of showering together. Learn about the Five-Day Intimacy Challenge to spark meaningful conversations. The hosts discuss creating cozy micro-traditions to invite curiosity. They emphasize emotional intimacy as the foundation for a thriving relationship, offering practical tips to reconnect with your partner.
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Schedule Short Cozy Micro-Dates
- Make 10–20 minute micro-dates during December to prioritize your marriage over nonstop logistics.
- Pick a time, get cozy with coffee or cocoa, and let the conversation be about the two of you, not tasks.
Holidays Amplify Existing Disconnects
- The holiday rush widens existing emotional gaps and can make spouses feel lonelier than usual.
- When conversations slip to logistics only, emotional intimacy and other intimacy pillars suffer.
The Crowbar Turkey Moment
- Tony and Alisa faced a missing tool on Thanksgiving and used a crowbar to spatchcock the turkey without arguing.
- Their calm teamwork turned a potential conflict into a memorable family story.