What Monopoly Deal Has To Do With Intimacy with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo

Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever After

Tony and Elisa DiLorenzo of One Extraordinary Marriage discuss how busy couples can rekindle intimacy and connection through intentional time together. They reveal the biggest roadblocks to intimacy are lack of meaningful conversation and diminished sexual connection, with practical solutions for couples who feel like roommates.
• The "we'll make time when..." trap leads many couples to disconnect by the time life finally slows down
• Couples who delay nurturing their relationship often reach empty nester stage feeling like strangers
• A time audit usually reveals at least 30 minutes daily that could be redirected to relationship building
• Start with just 15 minutes of connection through card games, comedy clips, or simple physical touch
• Difficult conversations may require a third-party facilitator to create safe space for both partners
• Internal forgiveness work is essential for moving past resentment without necessarily verbalizing it
• Children have free will—their choices aren't always a reflection of parenting approaches
• It's never too late to transform your relationship, as demonstrated by couples married 30+ years
• More relationship resources exist now than ever before, making help accessible to all couples
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Chapters

1. Welcome Back Tony & Elisa DiLorenzo (00:00:00)

2. Biggest Roadblocks to Intimacy (00:01:45)

3. The "We'll Make Time Later" Trap (00:04:07)

4. Reconnecting: Where to Start (00:10:55)

5. Tackling Difficult Conversations (00:18:22)

6. It's Never Too Late to Change (00:24:31)

7. Resources for Extraordinary Marriages (00:31:01)

8. Key Takeaways and Closing (00:35:30)