When you hear the word intimacy, what comes to mind? For most people, it’s just the physical side of marriage. But intimacy is so much deeper, it’s emotional, spiritual, intellectual, AND physical. And when even one layer is missing, your marriage can feel close… yet strangely disconnected.

In this episode of Imperfectly Married, Michael and Heather get real about:

• Why most couples misunderstand intimacy

• How emotional safety and spiritual connection change everything

• The hidden dangers of “roommate mode” in marriage

• Practical ways to rebuild intimacy in every area of your relationship

• Why communication is the foundation of lasting closeness

👉 If you’ve ever felt like something was missing in your marriage and you want to build intimacy with your spouse, this conversation will open your eyes to a whole new level of connection.

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Affairs don’t just happen. They’re the result of small compromises, hidden secrets, and broken trust. In this episode of Imperfectly Married, we reveal how to protect your marriage from affairs before it ever starts.

You’ll learn:

• The early warning signs that put marriages at risk

• Why emotional trust matters just as much as physical faithfulness

• Guardrails every couple should set to avoid temptation

• How to rebuild trust after it’s been broken

This conversation is honest, real, and packed with practical wisdom to help you and your spouse stay faithful, connected, and strong.

This week’s challenge? Tap into your creativity together.

Instead of the usual dinner and a movie, we’re encouraging couples to step into something hands-on—paint, build, craft, cook, or create! When couples do something creative, it activates joy, curiosity, and connection in powerful ways.

We also give you a fun and insightful Connection Question to ask each other during your date:

👉 “If you won the lottery, what are the top 3 things you would do first?”

This playful question reveals values, priorities, and future dreams—and it might surprise you!

In this episode, we talk about why shared creativity matters, how to make it simple (even if you’re not “artsy”), and how to use this challenge to build deeper connection.

🔔 Subscribe, share the challenge with friends, and tell us what creative thing you did!