291. Do you have enough fun in your marriage?
About this episode
Alexandra Stockwell discusses the importance of fun in marriage and how it can strengthen intimacy and connection between partners.
When we think about creating a more intimate marriage, it's easy to focus on communication, conflict, or even sex. But what if one of the most powerful ways to strengthen your relationship is also one of the simplest? In this episode, Alexandra Stockwell explores what she calls our modern-day "fun recession" and why so many couples have unintentionally stopped prioritizing joy together. Drawing from years of coaching couples, as well as her own marriage, she shares why laughter, novelty, and play aren't luxuries. They're essential ingredients for emotional closeness, trust, and lasting passion. Whether your relationship feels busy, predictable, or simply overdue for more lighthearted moments, this episode offers a heartfelt invitation to reconnect through shared experiences that bring you both alive. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why fun is a powerful foundation for intimacy• How novelty and shared experiences strengthen emotional and physical connection• Simple ways to bring more laughter, play, and delight into everyday married life• Why creating joy together makes navigating life's challenges easier When you choose fun, you're not avoiding the deeper work of…
People in this episode
Host: Alexandra Stockwell
Topics covered
- fun in marriage
- intimacy
- emotional closeness
- shared experiences
- laughter
- play
Keywords
- marriage
- intimacy
- fun
- laughter
- shared experiences
- emotional connection
- play
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