Subtle Intimacy Killers

In this talk, Mike Emlet explores the gradual erosion of marital intimacy and its long-term effects. He focuses on stable marriages that need growth, rather than those in crisis or major conflict. Emlet asks eighteen self-evaluation questions to help couples assess intimacy in their relationship. The talk is divided into two parts: First, Emlet examines the challenges to intimacy during different seasons of marriage, from courtship to empty nest and beyond. Then, he offers strategies for developing intimacy at each stage, emphasizing that no season is inherently better or worse for intimacy. He concludes with practical ways to cultivate intimacy throughout all stages of marriage.