The Linguistic Trap About Sex in Marriage If you’ve ever been told that sex isn’t a real need in marriage, you’re not alone, and you’re not wrong to push back. In this post, I dismantle the myth that sexual intimacy…
Sacred Space, Reconnecting, & Rebuilding Intimacy in Marriage (Love and Cherish Podcast with Zac Fine and Marijke Roberts) Listen To the ‘Love & Cherish’ Podcast In this second team episode of the Love and Cherish podcast, I’m again joined by…
Emotional vs Sexual Needs: The Marriage Reciprocity Gap Why treating emotional connection as non-negotiable while dismissing sexual needs as “pressure” creates an unsustainable double standard that damages even the healthiest marriages. This article explores why women must step up sexually…
Responsive Desire & Intentional Intimacy in Marriage I often get comments on my YouTube channel from frustrated men saying, “It’s a shame no woman will ever watch this!” But that’s not the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening: People naturally…
What Happens in a Sexless Marriage? Research on Long-Term Effects Sexless marriage, declining intimacy, and emotional distance are among the most common relationship challenges couples face today. Is sex really that important in marriage? What happens when intimacy stops? Does…
Sexless marriage conversations often feel impossible, especially when talking about sex leads to conflict, shutdown, or contempt. This article explores how to talk to your wife about sex without starting a war, why sexual intimacy is a legitimate need in…
Healing Sexless Marriages & Recovering From Infidelity (Interview with Michele Weiner-Davis) Listen To the ‘Love & Cherish’ Podcast In this conversation, I spoke with bestselling author and therapist Michele Weiner-Davis, known worldwide for her work on sex-starved marriages and infidelity…
Sexless Marriages, Gender Division & Attachment Dynamics (Love and Cherish Podcast with Zac Fine and Marijke Roberts) Listen To the ‘Love & Cherish’ Podcast In this first team episode of the Love and Cherish podcast, I’m joined by two therapists…
If you’re wondering what husbands actually want for Christmas, you’re not alone. For many men, the most meaningful gifts in marriage have very little to do with gadgets or novelty items, and everything to do with feeling desired, valued, and…
This article explores how parental intimacy, emotional closeness, and a strong marital bond shape children’s emotional security, mental health, and long-term wellbeing. Drawing on attachment theory and relationship research, it explains why connected parents raise more resilient children and why…