In this episode of The Relaxed Male, we delve into the complex relationship between physical intimacy and emotional connection. Host Bryan Goodwin shares his personal experiences and insights on how different types of intimacy, including physical, emotional, and intellectual, play a crucial role in strengthening relationships. Bryan candidly discusses the challenges he faced in his own marriage, from dealing with a lack of sexual intimacy to navigating the roommate syndrome, where partners drift apart emotionally and physically. Bryan emphasizes the importance of intentionality in relationships, urging listeners to actively work on building various forms of intimacy with their partners. He shares how spending quality time together, engaging in open communication, and being present can enhance emotional and physical connections. The episode also touches on the societal expectations around sex and intimacy, and how these can impact men's perceptions of their self-worth. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own relationships and consider how they can be more intentional in fostering intimacy with their partners. Bryan offers practical advice and coaching opportunities for those seeking to improve their relationships and find fulfillment in their marriages.

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The Relaxed Male is a podcast dedicated to empowering men to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships in all areas of their lives. Whether it's romantic partnerships, family bonds, friendships, or professional connections, this show provides insights and actionable advice for building and maintaining positive relationships grounded in mutual understanding, respect, and care. Each episode delves into the unique challenges and opportunities men face when it comes to fostering meaningful connections. The host Bryan assists men in understanding how the elements of how one approaches a problem can hinder relationship growth. Through thought-provoking discussions, real-life examples, and practical exercises, listeners gain valuable tools to improve their listening skills, empathy, vulnerability and thoughts needed for building trust and intimacy with those around them. The show also covers the importance of self-awareness, personal growth, and taking responsibility for one's actions and their impact on others. Ultimately, The Relaxed Male aims to empower men to have strong relationships without sacrificing who they are in the process. Helping men to live a fulfilling life with strong meaning ful relationships and stay out of the victim trap So if you're ready to level up your relationship game and cultivate deeper, more authentic connections, tune in and join us on this journey of self-discovery and growth.

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Is physical intimacy important for fortifying emotional intimacy?

Introduction to Physical Intimacy

Types of Intimacy and Their Importance

Challenges in Marital Intimacy

Navigating Long-Distance Relationships

Building Emotional and Physical Intimacy

Considering Divorce and Relationship Dynamics

Intentionality in Relationships

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Well, that is the practice of being intentional, intentionally doing something so that you get a result that you're after. You have to start instead of or you have to stop just letting things happen. You have to actually start making an effort to to make the change. When you make those efforts, you're going to have a better result, but that intention and the intentionality of of bettering yourself will shine through.

And so we're gonna be, we're kind of breaking that down because when it comes, when it comes to any type of intimacy, yes, we, guys, we like our physical intimacy. We like sex as a, as a whole. When we talk about physical intimacy, 99% of the time, that's what us men are actually talking about.

And this is where a lot of our, our anxiety and depression and uncertainty and all that comes from is when our we do not get the sexual intimacy that we think. And we can say that, yeah, society is a portion to blame for this because a lot of girls have been raised, to think, well, I'm I'm I don't have to have sex to to exist. Well, neither do men.

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