Posted on Feb 14, 2013

The Value of Intimacy in Marriage

The value of intimacy means close or warm friendship; belonging together.

Marriage Questions:

What do you need to change for your spouse to view you as their best friend?
Do you celebrate the goodness or take for granted the intimacy in your marriage?
Have you fully accepted that you and your spouse belong together? If not, why not?
Excluding sex, what’s your favorite way to share intimacy with your spouse?
How are you showing your spouse that you value their friendship – every week?

Making an Impact with Intimacy

We all love receiving presents. It’s one of the many reasons we look forward to Christmas and our birthday. Then on Valentine’s Day, we might receive a little ‘something’ that tells us we’re loved.

Children are often encouraged to make Valentine’s Day cards for their classmates in school. It’s a symbol of friendship. As adults, many continue to give gifts to family and friends on Valentine’s Day.

Why? Cards and gifts make an impact. They are a sign that we appreciate a warm and close friendship.

So, how can we show our spouse – our BEST friend – that we appreciate them? Make an impact with intimacy:

Spend some quality time with your spouse. It shows them they come first.
Tell your spouse how much you admire them. It’ll boost their confidence.
Do the chores your spouse knows you don’t enjoy. It speaks volumes about how much you love them.
Bring home a surprise gift or make a handcrafted card. It shows you were thinking of them.
Hold hands, rub their shoulder, or just lean gently on your spouse. It says to them “you’re mine.”

Make everyday Valentine’s Day.