078. Cultivating More Passion, Intimacy, and Commitment in Your Marriage
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Every relationship starts with attraction and some passion. You know…that deep desire to spend every possible moment with each other. And true intimacy grows as we get to know and discover each other. And then we make the decision to commit ourselves exclusively to each other by saying our "I do's".
But this is just the beginning of building a lifelong love.
As time goes by challenges of blending set in, and life gets busy and stressful. It's common for passion, intimacy, and commitment to slowly subside — and when that happens your relationship tends to slide to the back burner of hectic family life.
And while it's unrealistic to expect that you'll maintain the same sizzling level of passion, or the deep connection of intimacy, or the strong resolve of commitment — that doesn't mean the flames of romance have to just burn out.
Over nearly 20 years of marriage, we've learned that pleasure and satisfaction can actually increase over time — when we continually invest in our marriage and intentionally stay connected.
In this episode, we'll share some practical ways that you can cultivate more passion, intimacy, and commitment in your marriage.
These simple steps might help you experience that lifelong love you're really looking for!
You'll Discover:
3 major elements every marriage needs to be successful
Simple ways to cultivate more passion, intimacy, and commitment in your relationship
Blended family challenges that can decrease passion, intimacy, and commitment — and how to keep moving forward
What happens when a marriage lacks passion, intimacy, or commitment
Resources from this Episode:
Scott River Lodge Retreat: https://www.scottriverlodge.com
Check out this video from Scott River Lodge
Book Reference: Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott
iMOM Article: Put the Spark Back in Your Marriage with a Spark Jar
Book Recommendation: His Needs, Her Needs by Willard F. Harley, Jr.
Episode 51: Overcoming Discouragement (Part 1)
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