Whether you've been married for decades or are just starting out, this episode will help you understand intimacy in all its facets (beyond the bedroom) and how to cultivate the kind of deep connection that produces positive fruit in your relationship. 

Key Takeaways:
Defining Intimacy: My personal definition—“being fully known and knowing fully”—plus learn the biblical and practical roots of true intimacy.
Vulnerability and Trust: Why being “naked and unashamed” goes beyond just the physical, and why you can’t have true vulnerability without trust.
Common Misconceptions: We're busting myths about intimacy—it's not just about sex, titles, or knowing trivia about your spouse.
The 5 Types of Intimacy:
Spiritual Intimacy: The highest form of connection, involving shared values, faith, and worldview. Learn how to deepen spiritual intimacy even if you and your spouse don’t agree on everything spiritual.
Emotional Intimacy: Building trust through sharing feelings, vulnerability, and honest communication.
Physical Intimacy: More than sex! This is about affectionate touch and physical closeness that isn’t always sexual.
Intellectual Intimacy: Connecting through shared ideas, learning, and stimulating conversation—even if your interests differ.
Recreational Intimacy: Having fun together and sharing leisure activities to keep the spark alive.
Practical Homework: Strengthen two areas this week: spiritual intimacy (Hint: ask your spouse how to improve it), and recreational intimacy (Do something fun together).

Resources & Links
Get Your Free Intimacy Series Guide: Self-checks, assessments, and tips to help you and your spouse deepen your connection.
Related Content:
What to Do When Your Husband Does Not Lead Spiritually (YouTube Video)
Episodes on sexless marriages YouTube + Podcast episode

Key Quotes
“Intimacy is being fully known and knowing fully.”
“You can’t have vulnerability without trust.”
“Being a Christian doesn’t guarantee spiritual intimacy—shared values and open communication do.”
“Physical intimacy is more than sex. Even long hugs or holding hands matter.”
“Don’t forget to have FUN in your marriage!”

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Whether you've been married for decades or are just starting out, this episode will help you understand intimacy in all its facets (beyond the bedroom) and how to cultivate the kind of deep connection that produces positive fruit in your relationship.&nbsp;
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>Defining Intimacy: My personal definition&mdash;&ldquo;being fully known and knowing fully&rdquo;&mdash;plus learn the biblical and practical roots of true intimacy.</li>
<li>Vulnerability and Trust: Why being &ldquo;naked and unashamed&rdquo; goes beyond just the physical, and why you can&rsquo;t have true vulnerability without trust.</li>
<li>Common Misconceptions: We're busting myths about intimacy&mdash;it's not just about sex, titles, or knowing trivia about your spouse.</li>
<li>The 5 Types of Intimacy:</li>
<ol>
<li>Spiritual Intimacy: The highest form of connection, involving shared values, faith, and worldview. Learn how to deepen spiritual intimacy even if you and your spouse don&rsquo;t agree on everything spiritual.</li>
<li>Emotional Intimacy: Building trust through sharing feelings, vulnerability, and honest communication.</li>
<li>Physical Intimacy: More than sex! This is about affectionate touch and physical closeness that isn&rsquo;t always sexual.</li>
<li>Intellectual Intimacy: Connecting through shared ideas, learning, and stimulating conversation&mdash;even if your interests differ.</li>
<li>Recreational Intimacy: Having fun together and sharing leisure activities to keep the spark alive.</li>
</ol>
<li>Practical Homework: Strengthen two areas this week: spiritual intimacy (Hint: ask your spouse how to improve it), and recreational intimacy (Do something fun together).</li>
</ul>
Resources &amp; Links
<ul>
<li>Get Your Free Intimacy Series Guide: Self-checks, assessments, and tips to help you and your spouse <a href="https://danache.com/intimacyseries">deepen your connection</a>.</li>
<li>Related Content:</li>
<ul>
<li>What to Do <a href="https://youtu.be/kdHdAH4_LIg?si=hRvZAElgjlOTVxmS">When Your Husband Does Not Lead Spiritually (YouTube Video)</a></li>
<li>Episodes on <a href="https://youtu.be/gMffdE5trKM?feature=shared">sexless marriages YouTube</a> + <a href="https://danache.com/marriage-podcasts/265-q-a-im-in-a-sexless-marriage-and-suffering-silently/">Podcast episode</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
Key Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Intimacy is being fully known and knowing fully.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;You can&rsquo;t have vulnerability without trust.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Being a Christian doesn&rsquo;t guarantee spiritual intimacy&mdash;shared values and open communication do.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Physical intimacy is more than sex. Even long hugs or holding hands matter.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t forget to have FUN in your marriage!&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
Follow Dana Che on the socials!&nbsp;
<a href="https://instagram.com/mrsdanache">Instagram&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://facebook.com/mrsdanache">Facebook&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://youtube.com/@mrsdanache">YouTube</a>
Like the show? Be sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW the podcast! Then, give it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and leave a great review!&nbsp;

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Ever wish there was an "easy" button for marriage? Or that you just had someone who understands the struggle?&nbsp;Rebuilding Us is a top-rated marriage podcast to help you restore intimacy, rebuild trust, and renew hope in your marriage. Join marriage coach Dana Che, who's been married to her hubby, Shaun, for 25 years as she guides couples on the journey toward restoration and connection.
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A marriage podcast to help couples rebuild trust and rediscover genuine intimacy in their marriages. Sharing lessons from her 25-year marriage, marriage coach & speaker Dana Che will help you heal your past and find hope for your future as you glean effective marriage advice and tools from Dana Che and her guests. These episodic adventures will take you on a transformative journey to a happier and healthier marriage, through faith-based principles. 

With relevant relationship strategies, heartfelt stories, and uplifting messages of hope, aimed at inspiring marriages with lasting joy, intimacy, and fulfillment. No Christian clichés over here! Dana's tell-it-like-it-is yet warm humor will endear you to come back every single week.

The first letter in "us" is "u," so "rebuilding us" is also about rebuilding u (you). Whether you're seeking reconciliation, restoration, or simply looking for marriage enrichment, 'Rebuilding Us' will help guide your way.

New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday. Subscribe today so you don't miss a single one!

My new book is out! Get Tried and True: Marriage Advice from 12 Imperfect Biblical Couples wherever books are sold! 

Tried and True is a marriage guide for couples facing pressure—disappointment, unmet expectations, seasons of delay, or conflict. Drawing from twelve flawed biblical couples, this book helps you understand what your trials are revealing—and how God can use them to strengthen your covenant and your connection.

A marriage podcast to help couples rebuild trust and rediscover genuine intimacy in their marriages. Sharing lessons from her 25-year marriage, marriage coach &amp; speaker Dana Che will help you heal your past and find hope for your future as you glean effective marriage advice and tools from Dana Che and her guests. These episodic adventures will take you on a transformative journey to a happier and healthier marriage, through faith-based principles.&nbsp;
With relevant relationship strategies, heartfelt stories, and uplifting messages of hope, aimed at inspiring marriages with lasting joy, intimacy, and fulfillment. No Christian clich&eacute;s over here! Dana's tell-it-like-it-is yet warm humor will endear you to come back every single week.
The first letter in "us" is "u," so "rebuilding us" is also about rebuilding u (you). Whether you're seeking reconciliation, restoration, or simply looking for marriage enrichment, 'Rebuilding Us' will help guide your way.
New episodes drop every Tuesday &amp; Friday. Subscribe today so you don't miss a single one!
My new book is out! Get <a href="https://danache.com/triedandtrue" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://danache.com/triedandtrue&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767879070424000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Lc8E5zya32sng_mUFZb4t">Tried and True: Marriage Advice from 12 Imperfect Biblical Couples</a>&nbsp;wherever books are sold!&nbsp;
Tried and True is a marriage guide for couples facing pressure&mdash;disappointment, unmet expectations, seasons of delay, or conflict. Drawing from twelve flawed biblical couples, this book helps you understand what your trials are revealing&mdash;and how God can use them to strengthen your covenant and your connection.

Whether you've been married for decades or are just starting out, this episode will help you understand intimacy in all its facets (beyond the bedroom).

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