{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 413 - One-Sided Intimacy","description":"What if intimacy in your marriage didn\u2019t actually depend on your spouse showing up first? In this episode, I\u2019m sharing a powerful shift that changes how we think about emotional connection and why so many relationships feel one-sided. We will talk about what intimacy really means and how you can choose to be knowable and curious about your partner, even when they\u2019re not meeting you there. I will introduce the concept of self-validated intimacy and how it frees you from waiting on your spouse\u2019s response to feel connected. We will also explore the role of reciprocity and why mutual intimacy is still the goal. If you\u2019ve been feeling lonely in your marriage or wondering why your spouse won\u2019t open up, this episode will help you see your next step more clearly. ","author_name":"Sex for Saints","author_url":"http:\/\/amandalouder.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40542905\/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\/40542905"}