61: What Is Emotional Intimacy? Unlocking the Depths of Human Connection For A Happy, Long-Lasting Marriage

Welcome to episode, "61: What Is Emotional Intimacy? Unlocking the Depths of Human Connection For A Happy, Long-Lasting Marriage," of the "All Things Love and Intimacy," podcast with Katie Ziskind. She discusses the value and importance of emotional intimacy and how we are set up from childhood to avoid emotional intimacy. When we look at building emotional intimacy and emotional vulnerability for a happy marriage, often times we don't learn this essential skill growing up. Growing up with parents who are emotionally neglectful, dismissive of your emotional experiences, didn't show interest in your emotions, told you to, and "stop crying and suck it up," leads to emotional wounds. If you had a parent or caregiver who made you to care take for them and put your emotional needs last, they didn't support you in feeling safe or learning emotional intimacy skills. In childhood, we are taught to stuff away emotions, put on a happy mask, be perfect, and we never learn how to be emotionally vulnerable. In this episode, you can learn tools and techniques for being emotionally vulnerable and how emotional intimacy is a foundational building block for building a healthy sex life, feeling sexually safe, and exploring sexually. Emotional intimacy means learning how to identify your own emotions such as using an emotion wheel. Every day, we are having emotional experiences, but more often than not, we look at these as simply behaviors and facts. Learning how to talk about emotions with your partner and show curiosity about your partner's feelings supports building a deep and connected relationship. You don't have to fix your partner's emotions, but you can learn to show curiosity. Marriage is without emotional intimacy ends in separation, infidelity, and affairs because emotional intimacy is a deep, core need that every human has. Katie Ziskind delves deep into the intricate landscape of emotional intimacy, unraveling its profound significance in married life. Join us as we navigate the nuances of vulnerability, trust, and empathy, exploring how they intertwine to cultivate genuine connections. Katie Ziskind gives practical strategies to nurture and enhance this essential aspect of married life. Whether you're seeking to deepen your existing romantic relationship or embark on a journey of self-discovery, this episode offers invaluable insights into the profound beauty of emotional intimacy. Katie Ziskind is a certified sex therapy informed professional, Gottman level two marriage specialist, relationship coach. She specializes in helping couples in relationship coaching who are emotionally disconnected and sexually distant. She teaches emotional expression skills, tools for emotional intimacy, and how to rebuild sexual desire and sexual connection. You and your partner(s) can work with Katie Ziskind at www.WisdomWithinCt.com This podcast is no replacement for seeking professional help.