535-When Your Intimacy Isn't "Normal" -- There is Help & Hope

Maybe intimacy in your marriage doesn't look the way you thought it would. Maybe there are physical limitations. Health challenges. Pain. Insecurity. Lack of desire. Aging. Shame. Or just a deep sadness that things don't feel the way they "should." And maybe, quietly, you've wondered: Is something wrong with me? Is something wrong with us? Are we just broken? This episode is for the husband or wife who feels discouraged, different, or alone in this area of marriage. Let this be an encouragement that intimacy is more than what we often make it out to be. It is about unity. Tenderness. Connection. Loving your spouse well in the ways you are able. If you feel unseen or forgotten by God in this area, this is a reminder that God sees you. You are not forgotten. You are not beyond hope. And you are not strange or weird for wanting help in this area. This may be a real suffering in your marriage—but suffering is not proof that God has abandoned you. He can use even this tender, painful place to grow humility, love, compassion, and deeper unity. God bless you! Love, The Delight Your Marriage Team PS - If you're ready to take the next step in healing your marriage, schedule a free Clarity Call. Get some insight into the health of your marriage and what the right next step is for you. PPS - For more information on the accessories mentioned in today's episode, please visit our website. PPPS - Here is a quote from a recent Coaching program graduate: "The biggest marital struggle that I was feeling was a lack of connection within physical intimacy. There was also a lack of trust and feeling safe to genuinely be ourselves in different areas. It was hard to communicate without the other person taking offense, switching the subject or shifting the focus, etc. and it just made it hard to grow in a lot of areas...[Because of DYM], I've been able to truly shift my priorities to just focus on myself in the terms of how can I love my wife the way that God intended me to...[Intimacy has] been happening so much more than in the past, but more importantly, it's been meaningful, fulfilling, and it's being enjoyed without fear of strings being attached or tension from expectations..."