Reconnecting with intimacy

Doug reviews ways to reconnect with your spouse. Today he shares the value of exploring various forms of intimacy. He unpacks the 5 forms of intimacy in marriage which are physical, emotional, intellectual, experiential and spiritual.

Doug reads an email from a listener whose ex-boyfriend struggled with an alcohol addiction. After some time of sobriety, he wants to get back together. Doug shares the importance of boundaries and how friendship can be a good alternative to a committed relationship.

Listener questions and comments:

  • Joe – My bad past came to light recently. My wife wants divorce and annulment after many years of marriage. What’s the Christ-like response?
  • Stephanie – My idea of kitchen intimacy is to help with the dishes, prepare meals, and to help with grocery shopping.

Resources:

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/