Revitalizing Intimacy in Your Relationship with Dr. Michelle Mugge

09/17/20 • 45 min

How do you revitalize intimacy in your relationship? Is this something you or someone you know have ever asked? Our caller Diana and her husband have raised a daughter who has required a substantial amount of their time and energy due to her battle with anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder. Over time, they’ve become more like roommates and co-parents than a married couple. We called on our friend and dual licensed clinical psychologist and professional counselor, Dr. Michelle Mugge to help our caller with rekindling a deeper emotional connection and intimacy in her marriage.

Episode highlights:

Reconnecting intimately begins with the emotional connection before the physical connection
Communication is the place to start in rekindling connection – set aside intentional time
A weekly agreed upon time for uninterrupted communication for at least 30 minutes is ideal
A weekly check-in could be as simple as discussing these questions:
- What went well this week?
- What did not go well this week?
- What do you need from me?
- What are you grateful for?
Plan time away just for the two of you. Put effort into making dates special. Get glammed up!
Ways to enhance a date: play sentimental music, look at old pictures, hold hands, play a game
Communication does not always have to be heavy; it can be playful and fun
Make each other as a couple a priority. Schedule the time. Communicate it to others if needed.
Consistency is the key to setting the precedence and sustainability that you desire