About this episode

Dave and Ashley discuss sexual aversion in marriage and how to rebuild intimacy and connection.

Sexual aversion can leave couples feeling confused, rejected, and disconnected. Dave and Ashley explore how past trauma, shame, relationship wounds, and unhealthy experiences can shape intimacy, and how couples can rebuild safety, trust, and connection. Listener Question: There are days I don’t feel in love with my spouse—nothing’s wrong, I just feel disconnected. What does it actually look like to ‘choose love’ in those moments? 9 Days to Great Sex eBook: https://www.daveandashley.com/9-days-... Download our FREE 31 Day Marriage Devotional: https://bit.ly/3ZxsLZd Marriage Builders: https://www.marriagebuilders.com/how-to-overcome-sexual-aversion.htm 21 Day Inner Healing Journey by Jimmy Evans: https://store.xomarriage.com/products/21-day-inner-healing-journey __________ Submit your questions to Dave & Ashley: http://nakedmarriagepodcast.com Download our FREE 31 Day Marriage Devotional: https://bit.ly/3ZxsLZd We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave Willis, Ashley Willis

Topics covered

• sexual aversion
• marriage
• intimacy
• trust
• connection
• past trauma
• relationship wounds

Keywords

• sexual aversion
• marriage
• intimacy
• trust
• connection
• past trauma
• relationship wounds
• choose love
• disconnection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: XO Marriage, Marriage Builders

Products: 9 Days to Great Sex eBook, 31 Day Marriage Devotional, 21 Day Inner Healing Journey by Jimmy Evans

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