In this episode of the Covenant Sex Podcast, Dr. Anthony Hughes explores why emotional pursuit is one of the most important and most overlooked foundations of intimacy and desire in long-term relationships.

Many couples assume intimacy struggles are primarily about sex, libido, or communication, but underneath those challenges is often a deeper emotional question:

“Do you still choose me?”

This episode dives into:

• ​why emotional connection shapes sexual desire
• ​ how attachment and emotional safety affect intimacy
• ​why couples slowly stop courting each other after marriage
• ​the hidden loneliness many couples experience
• ​how small daily moments rebuild closeness over time

Dr. Hughes also discusses how The Desire Lab app was designed to help couples intentionally practice emotional connection through guided intimacy exercises, emotional check-ins, and daily relational experiences.

If you’ve been feeling emotionally distant, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode with your partner, this episode offers a compassionate and practical framework for rebuilding connection one small moment at a time.