Remember the last time you laughed until your sides hurt with your partner or shared a glance that said everything? This episode is a heartfelt journey through the peaks and valleys of keeping love alive in the bustle of modern life. My partner and I bare all about the dance of connection we perform daily, amid kids' laughter and work emails, sharing our secrets to finding those precious pockets of 'us' time. From the 'babe time' alarms that remind us to focus on each other to breakfast coffee with a side of "Friday Night Lights," we're getting real about the art of nurturing a relationship that goes the distance.
We invite you to our candid conversation as we tackle the nuances of communication and the underestimated power of small gestures. Find out how a simple acknowledgment of a fresh shower can mean the world, and why sharing a dessert can be as intimate as it gets. We debate the 'tracking system' for intimacy, turning what could be a chore into a game, and how this playful approach can strengthen the bonds of marriage. With Kimmy, our guest, chiming in, we laugh and muse over the balancing act of personal time versus couple time, and how to hold onto your individuality while growing together.
Wrap up your day and tune in as we lift the curtain on the everyday effort it takes to keep the spark alive. From prioritizing date nights to understanding the emotional needs within a marriage, we're unpacking the importance of physical closeness and the complexities of maintaining intimacy amidst life's relentless pace. It's a celebration of love, life, and the small yet mighty efforts that can make a relationship truly glow. Join us for an episode that promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining, because at the heart of it all, it's about keeping that love light shining bright.
0:00 intro
0:20 Prioritizing Time for One Another
6:34 Relationship Reconnection Through Everyday Moments
12:52 Prioritizing Quality Time in Relationships
22:20 Importance of Alone Time in Relationships
28:18 Importance of Quality Alone Time
32:24 Importance of Physical Intimacy in Marriage
39:53 Challenges of Maintaining Intimacy
49:40 Importance of Small Gestures in Relationships
