• Synopsis: Romance isn’t just for the dating stage. This episode provides practical tips for men to become romantic and loving partners again, despite years of emotional drift. From date ideas, spontaneous gestures, and how to emotionally reconnect, all are discussed in this episode.

Episode Guide:

• Practical date ideas and small romantic gestures to reignite love.

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• Discuss how to rebuild emotional intimacy before physical intimacy.

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• Explore the impact of daily affection and attention.

Attention means deep listening, being totally present, having empathy, trying to see from our partner’s perspective.

It means we’re not in a hurry to give advice and react; not in a hurry to interrupt.

Our body language actually shows we are deeply listening.

Appreciating our partner has a direct effect on their health and well-being. Recent interesting data from Gallop shows the following statistics:

• If a manager criticises his or her subordinates then disengagement grows to 25% and people who work for that manager get sick

• If the manager ignores them, disengagement grows to 45%

• But if a manager notices a single strength and appreciates that strength, disengagement falls to less than 1% and people stay healthy.

(Aside from the disastrous effects on the couple relationship, which is our focus here, economically this is said to cost $280 billion to the U.S. economy.)

Affection is deep caring and knowing that we are there for the other person.

In the language of neuroplasticity, we can say this kind of engagement in relationship rewires the brain in a direction where love actually becomes a healing force. It influences hormones, cell repair, homeostasis (biological self-regulation and self-repair).

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• Synopsis: Many men are taught to hide their emotions, but vulnerability is a strength in relationships. This episode teaches how to open up and why being emotionally available can reignite intimacy and trust.

The simple truth is that a strong partnership can’t survive without a mutual commitment to being raw and real with emotional truth. And while every relationship is unique, feeling safe and secure enough to embrace uncertainty and talk about it openly is universally important.

Episode Guide:

Explain the benefits of emotional vulnerability in relationships.

• Emotional intimacy in marriage refers to the deep connection and vulnerability shared between couples, where they feel safe to express their authentic selves, share their innermost thoughts and feelings, and develop a sense of trust, empathy, and understanding.

• And according to the data, emotional intimacy is the single most important factor for a fulfilling marriage. More than shared interests, more than good communication, and more than sex.

• Because here’s the thing, as social beings, we’re wired for connection. And when we prioritize that connection in our intimate relationship, it has a range of positive effects:

Encourage men to open up about their fears and feelings.

• Emotional intimacy is hard because it requires vulnerability and personal disclosure. You have to let down your guard and trust someone with your true self. Which can be difficult if you’ve been hurt in the past or struggle with self-esteem issues.

• She is the one you want to be with

• She is your wife

• It is worth the risk to save your marriage

• This is the one thing that can take your marriage to a new, deeper level

Provide tips for building emotional intimacy with their spouse.

• Be fully present. No - texting, scrolling through Instagram, or watching TV out of the corner of your eye when you’re engaging with her.

• Splitting your attention between your partner and a million other distractions will communicate that you’re not fully invested.

• Make it a rule that the two of you put away the tech and give each other full attention when it's needed.

• Let her speak uninterrupted. It’s a normal urge to want to chime in while she is speaking — especially if you disagree with or are hurt by what they’re saying.

• Cutting her off mid-sentence will only hinder the trust and mutual respect you are trying to build.

• Ask the right questions. For trust and vulnerability to grow, it’s essential to make your partner feel heard, seen, and supported. “How can I change that for you?”

• You won’t always have all the answers, and you may not be able to fix the issue, but letting them know that you’re willing to try is crucial.

• Synopsis: This episode focuses on understanding the emotional and psychological needs of your wife. From feeling valued to being listened to, dive deep into what your wife really wants (and what she may not be saying directly).

Episode Guide:

Uncover what women need emotionally in a relationship.

• Security

• Safety

• Affection

• Acceptance

• Trust

• Connection

My List!

1. Love is in the small acts
2. Learn to communicate
3. Tune into her emotions and her words
4. Fight, but fight in a healthy way
5. Never let her feel invisible
6. Even effortlessness takes work
7. Renew yourself
8. To not always be a rescuer
9. To speak the truth
10. Respect her
11. Make her feel protected

Offer tips for active listening and responding to her unspoken needs.

• Episode #4

Discuss how to make her feel valued and understood.

• A wife who does not feel heard will never feel loved.

Enter every conversation with your wife with the goal of hearing and understanding what she wants.

• Assume That What She’s Telling You MATTERS To Her
• Be Willing to Admit She’s Right & You’re Wrong
• Let Your Wife Have the Last Word (sometimes)
• Maintain an Open Mind & Give Her the Benefit of the Doubt
• Just because you know what is right does not mean you have to make sure your wife knows she is wrong.

• Develop Your Listening Skills

• Reassure Her That You’re Willing to Make Sacrifices