How Emotional Intimacy Heals Marriages

Send us Fan MailHow much time do you spend together that is uninterrupted, when you're not distracted? What are you doing for each other to develop that emotional intimacy? Some research shows dual-income couples may spend as little as 2 hours a week. And yet Gottman-trained therapist Bob Good describes emotional intimacy as "the power washing system to heal every relationship that is going through some type of heavy turmoil." People in relationships need listening, understanding, validation, and empathy. He also offers specific steps toward healing for couples struggling with infidelity as well as the "4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse" that Dr. Gottman teaches are the most common heralds of doom to marital happiness.   If you want a stronger marriage, check out this episode.   To learn more about Robert Good MA, Th.M., LPC-S, go to his website: https://www.stonebriarca.com/about/our-counselors/robert-good/