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Talking About the Hard Stuff: Navigating Intimacy and Fear in Marriage
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Do you have a conversation you’ve been avoiding in your marriage? One that feels too big, too emotional, or just plain scary?
Today's episode dives deep into this exact experience—those tough conversations we dance around but desperately need to have. In this episode, I share a personal story about a difficult conversation with my husband, Jeff, around sex and intimacy, and how avoiding it only created more distance between us.
I realized I was holding back because I was afraid—afraid of his reaction, afraid I wouldn’t stay calm, and afraid it would just make things worse. But here’s what I learned: the conversations we avoid are often the ones that, when faced, bring us closer.
If you’ve been putting off a conversation in your marriage—whether it’s about intimacy, finances, or something related to extended family—I want to invite you to listen to this episode. In it, I share:
- Why we tend to avoid these hard conversations
- How I processed my fears and prepared to face them
- What happened when I finally had the conversation (spoiler: it wasn’t easy, but it brought us closer)
- Practical tips for navigating your own tough talks with more confidence and calm
It’s not about having the perfect conversation. It’s about showing up for your marriage with honesty, vulnerability, and love.
Ready to start tackling the conversations you’ve been putting off?
Listen to the episode today!
CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving Relationship
Unlock deeper connection in your marriage with my free guide, Daily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your Spouse—get it now!
More resources and how you can start the process of Awakening(YourTrue)You and being the partner who creates your best version of what marriage looks like for you: https://christinebongiovanni.com/
Join my AwakenYou newsletter for weekly marriage tips and early announcements of upcoming offerings.
Book your free Courageous Love Conversation here.
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Manage episode 449755917 series 2978961
Do you have a conversation you’ve been avoiding in your marriage? One that feels too big, too emotional, or just plain scary?
Today's episode dives deep into this exact experience—those tough conversations we dance around but desperately need to have. In this episode, I share a personal story about a difficult conversation with my husband, Jeff, around sex and intimacy, and how avoiding it only created more distance between us.
I realized I was holding back because I was afraid—afraid of his reaction, afraid I wouldn’t stay calm, and afraid it would just make things worse. But here’s what I learned: the conversations we avoid are often the ones that, when faced, bring us closer.
If you’ve been putting off a conversation in your marriage—whether it’s about intimacy, finances, or something related to extended family—I want to invite you to listen to this episode. In it, I share:
- Why we tend to avoid these hard conversations
- How I processed my fears and prepared to face them
- What happened when I finally had the conversation (spoiler: it wasn’t easy, but it brought us closer)
- Practical tips for navigating your own tough talks with more confidence and calm
It’s not about having the perfect conversation. It’s about showing up for your marriage with honesty, vulnerability, and love.
Ready to start tackling the conversations you’ve been putting off?
Listen to the episode today!
CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving Relationship
Unlock deeper connection in your marriage with my free guide, Daily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your Spouse—get it now!
More resources and how you can start the process of Awakening(YourTrue)You and being the partner who creates your best version of what marriage looks like for you: https://christinebongiovanni.com/
Join my AwakenYou newsletter for weekly marriage tips and early announcements of upcoming offerings.
Book your free Courageous Love Conversation here.
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