Key elements for a strong emotional connection (Part 2)

29/10/2025 50 min
Key elements for a strong emotional connection (Part 2)

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Doug continues to discuss how to strengthen the emotional connection with your spouse. He also tackles the question of what to do if your spouse accuses you of being too religious.   Listener questions and comments: Maryalice - I am meeting guys who are single or divorced and they are not empathetic but very selfish. They just talk about themselves. Before people are married shouldn’t they have figured out that they are selfish people? (27:28) Suzanne - I remarried two years ago and it’s been challenging. I feel like there are a lot of things I can’t tell my husband. (32:22) Deedee - What does the gospel say about to how to stay married? (41:25)   Resources:   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle   Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/   Catholic Therapists https://catholictherapists.com/   Key elements for a strong emotional connection Trust Respect Empathy Communication Friendship   Ways to connect emotionally with your spouse Talk openly and often Do things together Practice empathy and curiosity Show appreciation Build daily rituals of connection Be open and vulnerable