Our January Relationship Recharges will focus on the four critical areas needed to achieve extraordinary: Emotional Intimacy, Money Matters, Authentic Communication and Erotic Connection.
Part I: Deepen Your Emotional Intimacy
Connecting emotionally with a partner is the foundation of a healthy relationship. It is the glue that bonds a couple together when times are tough.
-It’s easy to have a good relationship when times are good; the true test of a relationship is when times are difficult.
Emotional intimacy is created when a couple relates on a deep feeling level, in the sense of knowing each other, loving each other and supporting each other.
Knowing
Do you “know” each other, not just know about each other but know how the other thinks and feels? Have you each shared your hopes and dreams, your fears and vulnerabilities, your childhood memories, your deep secrets, your deepest pain? Do you confide in each other?
Loving
Do you love your partner the way he wants to receive love and does he do the same for you? Do you communicate about your love needs? Do you have a sense of belonging and feel emotionally attached?
Supporting
Are you each there for each other when times are tough? Will you put your needs aside when your partner has a crisis? Do you both persevere through conflict and embrace your differences? Have you shared the kinds of support you need from each other?
These are some of the experts that we believe can support you in creating a deep and more intimate emotional connection:
- “Hold Me Tight, Seven Conversations for Lifetime of Love” – Sue Johnson
- “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” - John Gottman and Nan Silver
- “The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships” - John Gottman
- “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate” – Gary Chapman
Some of our couples read a chapter at a time to each other – a great way to spend quality time together and connect what you are learning to your own relationship.