Want better connection with your spouse? One thing we hear a lot from couples is that they don't feel close to each other or that their relationship feels like it's missing some depth. That's why today we're re-airing this episode from Dr. Kim and Christina that talks all about emotional intimacy and gives you ideas of practical ways to deepen the emotional intimacy in your marriage.

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.

Episode highlights include:

• What is emotional intimacy, and why does it matter?

• Warning signs you need to grow in this area

• Emotional intimacy killers to avoid

• Tips to start working on this - alone, and together

Quotes from This Episode:

• "It is hard work knowing someone. You have to pay attention. It takes work to be intimate." - Christina Dodson

• "Laziness and business are going to block your intimacy, so we have to fight against those things." - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• "Give yourself opportunities to connect." - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• "It adds value to my marriage for me to have a relationship with my friends, just like it benefits our marriage that he has guy friends." - Christina Dodson

• "You could have had the best childhood in the world and you still have baggage because we're human. That's okay, and you can deal with that." - Christina Dodson

• "You can't be emotionally intimate with your spouse if you aren't aware of your own emotions." - Christina Dodson

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Our 5 Days to Deeper Emotional Intimacy digital resource provides practical steps to understand and share your emotions, and to work together to grow your emotional intimacy…and it's our gift to you for your donation of any amount.

• Your marriage can only be as healthy as the two of you are. The Bible says, "Let us examine our ways and test them and let us return to the Lord" (Lamentations 3:40). Our new Self Check-In Guide will help you do just that!

• Print out this Feelings Chart and use it to help you talk about your emotions.

• Our Questions To Help Your Spouse Open Up resource is a simple way to help build the closeness between you and your spouse. Accountability is a biblical and helpful tool for growing in holiness.