The Slow Drift That Kills Intimacy - Spiritually Fit Today

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest marriage counselor Kyle Helmink. In this episode they unpack why many couples drift into living like roommates instead of soulmates, and how to reverse that cooling with intentionality: regular dates, couple meetings, listening well, setting new “norms” (especially after seasons like parenting or empty-nesting), and asking for outside help when needed. Practical counsel from a veteran marriage counselor on rebuilding intimacy, resisting temptation, and realigning your relationship around prayer and presence. 4 R Action Steps Read — Read 1 Corinthians 13:6–7. Reflect — Where has your relationship lost momentum? What daily or weekly habits could you change to prioritize connection? Respond — Short prayer: Lord, help us slow down, listen without judgment, restore intimacy, and love with patience and truth. Amen. Reveal — Demonstrate this truth: unplug devices tonight, have a heart-to-heart, schedule a regular date and a weekly couple meeting, and invite a trusted mentor, pastor, or counselor to help. Contact: Arnie Cole — [email protected] Keywords: marriage counseling, Christian marriage, intimacy, reconnecting couples, relationship advice, 1 Corinthians 13, dating your spouse, marriage tips, Arnie Cole, Kyle Helmink Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft