Prioritizing Your Intimacy
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INTRODUCTIONWelcome to Prioritizing Your Intimacy!1 Topic
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The science behind prioritizing your intimacyWhat do we mean by intimacy?
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The science behind prioritizing your intimacy1 Topic
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Love languagesLove languages1 Topic
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AffectionCatch your partner doing something right1 Topic
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Catch your partner doing something rightAffection
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Love MapsThe importance of showing affection1 Topic
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Appreciation, recognition, and empathyThe principle of building Love Maps1 Topic
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Appreciation
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Recognition
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Empathy
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The Four HorsemenHomework
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ListeningThe Four Horsemen1 Topic
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Don't try and cheer your partner upListen and learn
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Transforming criticism into wishesDon't always try and cheer your partner up1 Topic
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Process an argumentTransforming criticism into wishes1 Topic
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Is Not Rocket ScienceProcessing is a process1 Topic
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The 6-second kiss & the 20-second hugYour sexual relationship "is not rocket science"1 Topic
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Talking about sexThe 6 second kiss & the 20 second hug1 Topic
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How many times a weekHow to learn and grow & what turns you on1 Topic
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How to reject your partnerIs there a magic number?
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The art of compromiseHow to turn down sex1 Topic
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Self care isn't selfishWhat is a compromise?1 Topic
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Mutual masturbationSelf care isn't selfish1 Topic
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SmartphonesMutual Masturbation = Hot AF
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Happiness is loveSmartphone sabotage1 Topic
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Happiness = Love
Notice something positive that your partner is doing for you.
Below are a few research-backed insights from the Gottman Institute for more inspiration 🙂
FONDNESS & ADMIRATION
Fondness and admiration are two of the most crucial elements in a rewarding and long-lasting romance. Although happily married couples may feel driven to distraction at times by their partner’s flaws, they still feel that the person they married is worthy of honor and respect.
They scan their social environment for things they can appreciate and say thank you for. They build a culture of respect and appreciation very purposefully.
SMALL THINGS COUNT
These thank yous don’t have to be about big things. Search for the small, everyday moments and catch your partner doing something right.
The better in touch you are with your deep-seated positive feelings for each other, the less likely that you will act with contempt toward your spouse when you have a difference of opinion.