In Part 2 of this 3-part series on sex and marriage, Scott, Gabrielle, and Derek discuss three barriers to intimacy couples often face. We discuss the importance of working on our marriages, communicating well, and how schedule and busyness affect marital intimacy.

Married Sex, by Gary Thomas and Debra Fileta

#1 - We’re not willing to work hard on our marriage.

1. On a scale of 1-10 (1-horrible, 10-perfection), how would I rate our marriage?

2. How would I rate our sex life?

3. What would it take to increase our numbers?

#2- We don’t communicate (in general and about sex)

1. How are we honestly doing in our day-to-day communication?

2. Is there any unresolved conflict?

3. Why is it difficult for us to talk about sexual intimacy?

#3 - We’re too busy to get busy

1. What in our schedule prevents us from being more intentional sexually?

2. When is the last time I pursued my spouse romantically and sexually?