Ask anyone “What’s the most important thing for a healthy relationship?”, and 9 times out of 10 you’ll hear ‘communication’ as the response. Respectfully, they’re wrong. Yes, communication is an important tool. But it’s not the most beneficial area to focus your relationship efforts. So what is? You guessed it – emotional intimacy. Because according to the data, emotional intimacy is the single most important factor for a fulfilling relationship.* More than sex, more than shared interests, and more than good communication. So what exactly is emotional intimacy? Why is it so important, and h ..read more

Picture this: you and your partner are an unstoppable team. You trust and support each other unconditionally. You feel safe, secure, and totally loved up. And you know that whatever comes your way, the two of you will conquer it, together. That’s the magic of an emotionally-connected relationship. But here’s the catch – it doesn’t happen by chance. Even in our own marriage, there are times when we’re distracted and don’t feel as close as we’d like to. But we’re careful not to neglect our relationship for too long: Left unchecked, a relationship with no emotional connection is at high risk of ..read more

Depending on what your childhood was like, you may not have seen the best examples of a healthy marriage growing up. Yet despite the bad experiences – or perhaps because of them – here you are, wanting to create a more loving, more fulfilling marriage. You don’t just want an average marriage though. You want something exceptional. But what are the most important things in a marriage? What kinds of marriage goals should you and your partner have? How can you be a more conscious partner, and how do you build a successful marriage? Creating a conscious marriage can help. What is a Conscious Mar ..read more

When left unchecked, resentment in marriage is fatal. It destroys the love and leaves you feeling bitter and angry towards your partner. But the surprising thing about resentment is that when approached correctly, it can actually be an unexpected gift. In fact, knowing how to overcome resentment in our marriage has helped us to address important relationship issues and create an even stronger marriage – and a better sex life. In this blog you’ll learn exactly how to deal with resentment in your marriage, including: What causes resentment in a marriage, and the toxic signs to watch out for ..read more

No matter how long you’ve been married, you can always strengthen and improve your relationship. You just need the right tools. In this post, you won’t find the same old generic marriage tips for husbands that you’ve heard before. Instead, you’ll get cutting-edge marriage advice based on: the latest evidence-based scientific studies the hard lessons learned from my own marriage the insights and wisdom gained from helping other husbands improve their marriage over the past 7 years . So if you want to know how to improve your marriage, how you can be a better man to your wife, and be a ..read more

At its most basic, a relationship check in is a structured time for couples to assess the health of their relationship. When done right, this foundational relationship practice allows you to address underlying issues, capitalize on what’s working, and plan for your future together. Relationship check ins are also known as a marriage meeting, a couples check-in, a relationship check up, a “state of the union” meeting, or as we sometimes call them, a relationship review. But whatever you call it, the aim is the same: To help your relationship be the best that it can be, and to make sure you b ..read more

Emotional intimacy is one of the most beautiful, fulfilling things the human experience has to offer. It’s one of our core fundamental needs, and it’s a key reason we seek out and enter into relationships: To experience loving and being loved To share and connect through our inner worlds To be known, and to know another deeply Yet despite its importance to us, exactly how to build emotional intimacy is often confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming. But building emotional intimacy is a skill. And just like any other skill, it’s one that can be developed. In this blog, you’re going to lear ..read more

There’s a special kind of agony that comes from living apart from the person you love. Way back in the beginning of our relationship we did the long distance thing for about 6 months. And like most long-distance couples, we were forced to confront some painful fears and insecurities: “Are long distance relationships worth it?” “Can this really work? Or develop into something meaningful?” We learned a lot from that time – and made a tonne of mistakes along the way. Yet here we are 8 years later, happily married and living together under the same roof. So we’ve combined the best of what we’ve ..read more

If you’re feeling the relationship strain right now, you’re definitely not alone. No matter how great your relationship, there’s bound to be a bit of extra tension. After a month of strict quarantine here in Colombia (we can’t even go outside to exercise) we’re feeling it too. We’re tired, restless, and stupid arguments are on the rise. But it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. Taking steps to strengthen your relationship during lockdown doesn’t need to be another burden. Instead, it can be something that’s simple, practical, and achievable. Because there’s plenty of easy ways to nurtu ..read more

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