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James Cordova
Psychologist and professor who researches intimacy and romantic relationships; serves as the episode's expert guest offering strategies to build and maintain emotional intimacy.
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Dec 9, 2025
• 22min
How to maintain emotional intimacy in long-term relationships
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James Cordova, a psychologist and professor focused on intimacy in relationships, shares his wisdom with interviewer Andy Tegel. They explore the 'porcupine's dilemma,' highlighting the balance between closeness and vulnerability. Cordova emphasizes the importance of attention in nurturing emotional intimacy and suggests daily rituals like morning check-ins to sustain connection. Mindfulness and nonverbal cues are discussed as essential practices, along with the need for kindness and curiosity in long-term relationships.
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