Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast Reigniting Romance in Your Marriage
Dec 9, 2025
Feeling the romance fading in your marriage? Discover how small gestures like thoughtful texts and hugs can reignite the spark. Learn the importance of treating your partnership as a team to create emotional safety and intimacy. The discussion dives into balancing grand romantic gestures with everyday connections. You'll hear tips on enhancing communication and avoiding reactive patterns that hinder closeness. Practical advice and personal anecdotes offer a refreshing perspective on nurturing love for lasting fulfillment.
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Use Small Daily Gestures
- Send short texts during the day that say, "I'm thinking of you" or "Praying for you" to stay connected.
- Greet your spouse with a hug and kiss when they come home and create simple regular date nights with no phones.
Create Phone-Free Connection
- Establish phone-free time during dinner or movies to improve connection and attention.
- Put devices aside and give focused presence to signal your spouse they matter.
Safety Precedes Intimacy
- Emotional safety unlocks vulnerability, which naturally leads to intimacy for both partners.
- Focus first on creating a safe environment and intimacy will follow.
