Episode 46: Staying In Sync: Practical Ways to Cultivate EMOTIONAL Intimacy in Relationships
NOTE: We recommend watching this episode on YouTube, to follow along with visual slides!
There's a big difference between just being "in" a relationship vs. actually having a *consistent* heart connection with one another.
And the truth is, there really is no shortcut... true connection, authentic intimacy, and stronger bonds don't just "happen." In fact, when we're passive about our relationships, the opposite happens: they grow stale and often breed boredom or even resentment.
Instead, having a thriving relationship takes our active participation and intentionality... but it is SO worth it!
Today, we're covering some practical tips for cultivating and strengthening a deeper, richer emotional/relational connection with a spouse or significant other (though the principles can also be adapted for family / friends).
This was from a mini training we led for the Thriving Couples Virtual Summit hosted by The Shine Campus. Our audience was a mix of people from all kinds of backgrounds, but one thing we of course want to mention for you guys here is also the importance of putting God at the center: engaging in spiritual practices and rhythms individually and together, as well. (Let us know if you'd like more on that another time...)
We talk about:
What the stat 29% shows us about relationships
Common causes of disconnection
3 rhythms (and our personal examples)
3 communication keys (with more examples)
We're not experts nor perfect by any means, but we hope that these things that have helped us in our own journey ever since our long-distance dating days, to now in marriage, help you in your own relationships, communication, and endeavors to love others well!
Transcript
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