{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Worth Repeating: Deepen the Emotional Intimacy in Your Marriage","description":"Want better connection with your spouse? One thing we hear a lot from couples is that they don\u2019t feel close to each other or that their relationship feels like it\u2019s missing some depth. That\u2019s why today we\u2019re 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: \u201cIt is hard work knowing someone. You have to pay attention. It takes work to be intimate.\u201d - Christina Dodson  \u201cLaziness and business are going to block your intimacy, so we have to fight against those things.\u201d - Dr. Kim Kimberling  \u201cGive yourself opportunities to connect.\u201d - Dr. Kim Kimberling  \u201cIt 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.\u201d - Christina Dodson  \u201cYou could have had the best childhood in the world and you still have baggage because we\u2019re human. That\u2019s okay, and you can deal with that.\u201d - Christina Dodson  \u201cYou can\u2019t be emotionally intimate with your spouse if you aren\u2019t aware of your own emotions.\u201d - 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\u2026and it\u2019s 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, \u201cLet us examine our ways and test them and let us return to the Lord\u201d (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. ","author_name":"Awesome Marriage Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/awesomemarriage.com","html":"