221. Stop Assuming! (It Hinders Intimacy in Marriage)

Making assumptions impacts intimacy and connection in marriage in crucial ways. In this week's episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell discusses why assumptions are dangerous; she teaches that the act of getting curious and asking questions is a small but powerful alternative to making potentially inaccurate assumptions. Opening up about true feelings and desires will create clear communication with your partner, thus avoiding invisible barriers in your marriage brought on by making assumptions. This episode teaches you to recognize your assumptions, in order to uncover the real truths about your and your partner's feelings, preferences, and love languages. Embracing this honest communication will transform your marital bond and lead you toward true passion and uncompromising intimacy. Tips in this episode: Assumptions lead to misinterpretations of a partner's desires and intentions, which causes unnecessary conflict. Address assumptions by engaging in open conversations in order to accurately understand a partner's thoughts, feelings, and preferences. Directly discussing love languages provides significant insights and helps you tailor your actions so they resonate with your partner. Recognizing and questioning internal assumptions elevates personal understanding and fosters genuine connection with self and others. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram Get your copy of "Uncompromising Intimacy" by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra's bestselling book, "Uncompromising Intimacy," here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com Join Dr. Alexandra's email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact