#122 | 9 Best Practices to Build Intimacy in Marriage

This week, Spencer and Lisa center the conversation on simple, repeatable habits that deepen connection, strengthen trust, and build teamwork in marriage: talk, listen, and love with intention. Here are the 9 best practices they share:•Give full attention: remove distractions, make eye contact, and be present when a spouse is speaking.•Praise each other often: notice strengths and speak sincere encouragement regularly.•Use assertiveness and “I” statements: share needs and feelings clearly without blame (e.g., “I feel…”).•Avoid criticism: it erodes trust; raise concerns without put-downs.•Balance critique with positivity: pair any necessary feedback with a positive to keep it constructive.•Listen to understand, not to judge: pursue empathy before defense or correction.•Practice active listening: summarize what was heard before responding to build clarity and trust.•Avoid blame; collaborate on solutions: face problems as a team and co-create next steps.•Use structured conflict resolution: when stuck, get help—marriage coaching provides tools and guardrails.Stay connected with us and continue the conversation! You can find us on:•Facebook: Cord Of Three Coaching•Instagram: @cordofthreecoaching•Web: cordofthreecoaching.comPlease share this episode with your friends and leave us a review. We are thankful for your support and look forward to bringing you more content next week. In the meantime… …Always Remember, that TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE AND A CORD OF THREE STRANDS IS NOT EASILY BROKEN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.