The content in this podcast episode may not be suitable for younger ears.

 

 

👩‍❤️‍👨 The Call-In Couple: Mary & Joe from California

 

Doug took a call from Mary and Joe, a retired couple who aren't on the same page about their individual needs for closeness.

 

 

💡 Doug’s Insightful Wisdom

 

Doug lovingly reframed this not as a “desire mismatch” but as a gift exchange rooted in love:

 

🧺 Just like folding socks or filling the gas tank, intimacy can be one of those loving acts we do for our spouse.

 

💝 Doug encouraged Mary to consider this form of closeness as a gift of self: a way of saying “I love you” in a language Joe understands deeply.

 

📣 And for Joe? Doug affirmed his desire while encouraging open, loving, no-pressure conversation. Talking about it is the secret sauce!

 

 

✝️ The Theology of the Body Bonus

 

Doug added a beautiful, faith-filled reminder:

 

Intimacy in marriage isn’t just physical... it’s spiritual. It's a sacramental gift, a source of grace that draws spouses closer to each other and to God. 🙏💕

 

 

🗣️ Final Takeaway

 

The healthiest marriages: 🥇 They talk about this stuff.

 

-Ask. Listen. Laugh.

 

-Be generous in love... even when folding socks or sparking romance. ❤️💕

 

 

 

The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

 

The content in this podcast episode may not be suitable for younger ears.
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👩&zwj;❤️&zwj;👨 The Call-In Couple: Mary &amp; Joe from California
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Doug took a call from&nbsp;Mary and Joe, a retired couple who aren't on the same page about their individual needs for closeness.
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💡 Doug&rsquo;s Insightful Wisdom
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Doug lovingly reframed this not as a &ldquo;desire mismatch&rdquo; but as a gift exchange rooted in love:
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🧺 Just like folding socks or filling the gas tank, intimacy can be one of those loving acts we do for our spouse.
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💝 Doug encouraged Mary to consider this form of closeness as a&nbsp;gift of self: a way of saying &ldquo;I love you&rdquo; in a language Joe understands deeply.
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📣 And for Joe? Doug affirmed his desire while encouraging open, loving, no-pressure conversation. Talking about it is the secret sauce!
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✝️ The Theology of the Body Bonus
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Doug added a beautiful, faith-filled reminder:
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Intimacy in marriage isn&rsquo;t just physical... it&rsquo;s spiritual. It's a sacramental gift, a source of grace that draws spouses closer to each other and to God. 🙏💕
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🗣️ Final Takeaway
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The healthiest marriages: 🥇 They talk about this stuff.
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-Ask. Listen. Laugh.
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-Be generous in love... even when folding socks or sparking romance. ❤️💕
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The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It&rsquo;s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out <a href="https://relevantradio.com/listen/get-the-app/">here</a>.
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