How do you revitalize intimacy in your relationship? Is this something you or someone you know have ever asked? Our caller Diana and her husband have raised a daughter who has required a substantial amount of their time and energy due to her battle with anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder. Over time, they’ve become more like roommates and co-parents than a married couple. We called on our friend and dual licensed clinical psychologist and professional counselor, Dr. Michelle Mugge to help our caller with rekindling a deeper emotional connection and intimacy in her marriage.

Episode highlights:

• Reconnecting intimately begins with the emotional connection before the physical connection

• Communication is the place to start in rekindling connection – set aside intentional time

• A weekly agreed upon time for uninterrupted communication for at least 30 minutes is ideal

• A weekly check-in could be as simple as discussing these questions:

  • What went well this week?

  • What did not go well this week?

  • What do you need from me?

  • What are you grateful for?

• Plan time away just for the two of you. Put effort into making dates special. Get glammed up!

• Ways to enhance a date: play sentimental music, look at old pictures, hold hands, play a game

• Communication does not always have to be heavy; it can be playful and fun

• Make each other as a couple a priority. Schedule the time. Communicate it to others if needed.

• Consistency is the key to setting the precedence and sustainability that you desire

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How to connect with Dr. Mugge:

• Website: https://serenityfoundations.com/; Phone: 623-295-9288

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