291. Do you have enough fun in your marriage?

When we think about creating a more intimate marriage, it's easy to focus on communication, conflict, or even sex. But what if one of the most powerful ways to strengthen your relationship is also one of the simplest?In this episode, Alexandra Stockwell explores what she calls our modern-day "fun recession" and why so many couples have unintentionally stopped prioritizing joy together. Drawing from years of coaching couples, as well as her own marriage, she shares why laughter, novelty, and play aren't luxuries. They're essential ingredients for emotional closeness, trust, and lasting passion.Whether your relationship feels busy, predictable, or simply overdue for more lighthearted moments, this episode offers a heartfelt invitation to reconnect through shared experiences that bring you both alive.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why fun is a powerful foundation for intimacy• How novelty and shared experiences strengthen emotional and physical connection• Simple ways to bring more laughter, play, and delight into everyday married life• Why creating joy together makes navigating life's challenges easierWhen you choose fun, you're not avoiding the deeper work of marriage. You're creating the conditions that make deeper connection possible.