{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What is Emotional Intimacy, Really? and How to Create More of it: Episode 425","description":"So many couples love each other deeply\u2026 yet still feel disconnected. They talk every day, but the conversations revolve around schedules, responsibilities, and what needs to get done next. In this episode, we\u2019re unpacking why emotional intimacy often fades in long-term relationships, not because the love is gone, but because genuine connection isn\u2019t being fed. You\u2019ll learn what emotional intimacy actually is (in practical, real-life terms), why so many partners misunderstand it, and the surprising psychology behind why couples get stuck in surface-level communication. Then we\u2019ll walk you through 5 simple, powerful actions that help you move from \u201ctalking\u201d to truly connecting again. Whether your marriage feels good but could use a deeper spark, or you\u2019ve been feeling like roommates who care about each other but don\u2019t feel emotionally close, this episode will give you clarity, hope, and next steps you can implement right away. If you\u2019re ready to reignite the spark and create more emotional and physical intimacy in your marriage, sign-up for our special edition 30-Day Couples Challenge, The Best of Us. It\u2019s only open 3 times per year and couples absolutely love it. &amp;nbsp; Relationship Resources: If you are looking for our other top resources, you can find everything from guides, courses, events, and coaching here \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.meetthefreemans.com\/links&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"EmPowered Couples with The Freemans","author_url":"https:\/\/www.meetthefreemans.com\/links","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39230885\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39230885"}