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!

Money is one of the top reasons couples fight. But it doesn’t have to be.In this episode of the Imperfectly Married Podcast, we open up about how to talk about money in your marriage and the real struggles we’ve faced with finances in our relationship. From growing up with completely different money habits to learning how to budget without blowing up, we walk through how to stop fighting about money and start building financial unity. Whether you're the saver or the spender, this conversation will help you bring peace, purpose, and partnership back to your finances without shame, control, or fear.In this episode, we talk about…How to talk about money with your spouse The root issues behind most financial disagreementsWhy your childhood affects how you handle money todayBiblical principles for financial unity in marriagePractical tools to manage money together as a team

This week’s Date Night Challenge is simple: It’s your turn to choose the date! Whether it’s dinner out, a hike, or something spontaneous—take the lead and plan the night.

Then, during your time together, lean into this simple but powerful question:

“How can I best support you and/or what are you needing from me in this season of life?”

It’s not a challenge—it’s an invitation to pause, listen, and really see one another.

In the middle of a busy life, a question like this creates space for deeper understanding and emotional closeness.

👇 Share your thoughts in the comments:

What kind of date did you plan, and what did the conversation reveal?

💬 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tap the bell to keep building a marriage marked by intentional connection.

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In this episode Michael and Heather discuss the biggest traits that end relationships and how to fix them. We talk about The Silent Relationship Killer - Unmet Expectations. Unmet Expectations are destroying marriages. Not because they’re unreasonable, but because they’re unspoken. We start our new series “The Big Four: What’s Breaking Marriages?”, Michael and Heather dive deep into the topic of unmet expectations. Whether it’s household roles, communication styles, or emotional needs, this conversation will challenge you to re-examine how your expectations are formed, communicated, and handled in your marriage.You’ll hear vulnerable stories from 26 years of marriage, practical tools to improve communication, and a reminder that your spouse is not a mind reader. Whether you’re newly married or decades in, this episode will bring clarity, connection, and hope.Find us online:Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imperfectly-married-the-podcast/id1820324365Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77pYfb1TaMnnVBy7bOGPtE?si=fc2d8223f7d64a17Website: https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/Merch: https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/storeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlymarried_thepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576918626044TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imperfectly_married#MarriageAdvice #UnmetExpectations #christianmarriage #relationshipadvice #imperfectlymarried

Looking for a fun way to reconnect with your spouse this week?

In this week's Date Night Challenge, we’re challenging couples to take date night beyond dinner and a movie. Step outside the routine and explore your community together—take a local class, go on a tour, or find a fun community event.

We share why doing something new together can reignite connection, laughter, and shared memories. Plus, we offer a simple but meaningful communication question for your night out:

Connection Question: “What were your highs and lows of the week?”

This question opens the door to deeper understanding, empathy, and real conversation.

Whether it’s a cooking class, a historical tour, or just a walk through a local museum—this challenge is about experiencing life together on purpose.

✅ Let us know in the comments what you did for your date night and don't forget to use the hashtag #IMDateNightChallenge

🗓️ Challenge your friends to join in!

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Communication in marriage isn’t always easy, even after 26 years.

In this episode we're talking about How To Keep Communication From Ruining Your Marriage. We share one of the biggest fights we’ve had in years and what it taught us about tone, timing, assumptions, triggers, and how your past can impact your present communication.

We're diving into: how poor communication creates false assumptions, why silence can cause emotional distance, the role of tone, timing, and triggers in conflict, and how unresolved issues from the past can hijack the present.