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Intimacy in Marriage Workbook Defining and Understanding the Importance of Building Emotional and Sexual Intimacy, Passion,…

Taylor Snow

A short guide arguing that intimacy—not sex—is the essential, cultivable bond that keeps a marriage alive, and that couples must intentionally build emotional, physical, and other forms of closeness through communication.

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What it’s about

The Forgotten Art of Intimacy demystifies what intimacy really is and why it, rather than sex alone, is the lifeblood of a lasting marriage. Through clear definitions, relatable couple stories, and practical coping strategies, marriage counselor Taylor Snow distinguishes emotional, physical, sexual, spiritual, intellectual, and experiential intimacy, dispels common myths (like 'you need sex to create intimacy' or 'time will fix it'), and shows how communication, honest self-expression, and active listening rebuild connection. If your marriage feels more like living with a roommate, this book explains the causes and consequences of fading intimacy and offers concrete first steps to rekindle closeness and romance.

The through-line

Who it’s for
A married person who feels a decline in closeness with their spouse and wants a deeper, more connected, loving relationship.
The problem
Intimacy in the marriage has faded—there is distance, less affection, or a sexless dynamic. The reader feels lonely, rejected, unloved, and like they are living with a roommate rather than a spouse.
The plan
  1. Understand what intimacy is and the different types it takes.
  2. Recognize and reject common misconceptions about intimacy and sex.
  3. Distinguish whether the missing element is intimacy or sex.
  4. Talk to your partner at the right time and listen actively to align expectations.
  5. Intentionally cultivate emotional, physical, spiritual, intellectual, and experiential intimacy.
The payoff
A deeper, stronger, more meaningful bond with your partner. · Greater happiness, self-confidence, and fulfillment in the marriage. · Open, judgment-free communication where both partners feel safe.

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