Hold Me Close: Increasing Intimacy in Marriage

Physical Intimacy: Making it a Priority When you hear the word intimacy, you might think of sex. While intimacy includes more than sex, sex is a crucial part of the puzzle. Think of marriage as a machine. It’s comprised of various cogs, gears and elements that work cohesively to make the machine produce a desired effect. Sex is best examined as a part of the whole machine, rather than just an individual act. While sex is a physical act, it is also a spiritual and emotional one. Viewing sex holistically rather than purely a physical act is an important step to addressing sexuality in marriage. Sex has the awesome power to bring couples closer together. This post will cover common obstacles couples have when it comes to sex, as well as practical suggestions to help overcome those obstacles. Before We Start Talking about sex can be uncomfortable. Some couples even struggle to talk about sex! Because it is such a sensitive topic, this post will be as non-exp...

Forgiveness: Intimacy’s Forgotten Virtue Research has shown that forgiveness is an important factor in marital satisfaction and that long term marriages have shown that being willing to forgive is an important part of their longevity. 1 Here is a video that I recorded sharing a few ideas about forgiveness in marriages. Forgiveness Video Practice             The more we practice to forgive and ask for forgiveness the easier it will become. Our hearts will change, and we will find that our relationships will be stronger and more intimate. Sometimes the acts of our partners are bigger than small everyday annoyances. Maybe there has been betrayal, trust has been broken and forgiveness seems just too hard. In those moments it may take more than what we can do on our own and with each other. Don’t be afraid to reach out to a spiritual leader, or a professional counselor. There are ways to rebuild trust in a rel...