187 If you want a great–or even just good– marriage, you of course want to feel close and connected to your spouse. When you and your partner have that going for you, it’s one of the best feelings ever! But even if you're not feeling that way these days, there is a LOT you can do to receive and deepen the connection and closeness in your relationship (in almost all cases).
It can take a little effort and a bit of know-how. So today I want to give you 2 principles to set you up to be able to make that connection the best it can be.
Once you understand these, you’ll be able to use them in 4 primary categories that are proven to help bring alive much more emotional intimacy and connection in a relationship.
So listen in to hear what these main areas, or categories, to focus on are. I'll also give you some examples and ideas for each of the categories, so you can make some shifts TODAY in the quality of connection and love you feel between you and your partner.
You’ll also hear about the best simple way I know to quickly amp up the closeness and connection in your marriage, and an opportunity to really apply all I share here in this episode for real lasting change in the quality of your marriage. Listen in!
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