Rebuilding Us: Marriage Podcast

Rebuilding Us: Marriage Podcast

Dana Che

5 Types of Intimacy Your Marriage Can’t Live Without

January 14, 2025   ●   28 min

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Intimacy is often a misunderstood concept in marriage and is traditionally reduced to just sex. However, there are five different types of intimacy that can cultivate a healthier and more wholehearted marriage.

Five Types of Intimacy in Marriage:

1. Spiritual Intimacy:

      • The importance and practicality of being spiritually aligned with your spouse.

2. Emotional Intimacy:

      • Recognizing and embracing your emotional self and providing a safe spouse for your spouse

3. Physical Intimacy:

      • Going beyond sex to understand your spouse’s physical touch needs.

4. Intellectual Intimacy:

      • Engaging intellectually with your partner and continuous learning and sharing of ideas.

5. Recreational/Experiential Intimacy:

      • Building shared experiences and memories while maintaining friendship and fun in your marriage.

Through today’s episode, you’ll learn practical ways to nurture and enhance each intimacy type in your marriage.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Take my “How Connected a Partner Are You?” Quiz

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