<description>&lt;p data-start="1174" data-end="1452"&gt;Feeling disconnected from your spouse? You're not alone. Life's busy seasons — raising kids, careers, and constant responsibilities — can slowly erode intimacy and connection. But what if one of the most effective ways to reignite your relationship was simpler than you thought?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1454" data-end="1734"&gt;In this episode of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://apurposedrivenmarriage.com/podcast-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;em data-start="1473" data-end= "1500"&gt;A Purpose Driven Marriage&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, we explore how taking intentional time away together — whether a weekend staycation or a full-blown getaway — can deeply impact your marriage. It may be surprising, but intentional time together has been shown to help:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start="1735" data-end="1866"&gt; &lt;li data-start="1735" data-end="1754"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1737" data-end="1754"&gt;Rekindle intimacy&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="1755" data-end="1778"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1757" data-end="1778"&gt;Improve communication&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="1779" data-end="1815"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1781" data-end="1815"&gt;Increase relationship satisfaction&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="1816" data-end="1866"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1818" data-end="1866"&gt;Build lasting memories that strengthen your bond&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start="1868" data-end="2034"&gt;If your marriage feels dry or disconnected, this episode is your permission slip to prioritize your relationship and make time for just the two of you. Let's dive in!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1868" data-end="2034"&gt;✨ &lt;strong data-start= "1901" data-end="1936"&gt;Follow us on Instagram &amp; TikTok&lt;/strong&gt; (@apurposedrivenmarriage) for daily marriage tips&lt;br data-start="1974" data-end="1977" /&gt; ✨ &lt;strong data-start="1979" data-end="2005"&gt;Want to work together?&lt;/strong&gt; Book a coaching session at https://apurposedrivenmarriage.com/&lt;br data-start="2050" data-end= "2053" /&gt; ✨ &lt;strong data-start="2055" data-end="2078"&gt;Found this helpful?&lt;/strong&gt; Send it to a friend or leave a review! It seriously means so much 💛&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1868" data-end="2034"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 data-start="3009" data-end="3033"&gt;Resources Mentioned:&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;ul data-start="3034" data-end="3466"&gt; &lt;li data-start="3034" data-end="3147"&gt; &lt;p data-start="3036" data-end="3147"&gt;Research from U.S. Travel Association: &lt;a class="cursor-pointer" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3075" data-end="3147"&gt;Travel Effect Project&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="3148" data-end="3325"&gt; &lt;p data-start="3150" data-end="3325"&gt;2024 Study: Kim et al. — &lt;em data-start="3175" data-end="3203"&gt;Annals of Tourism Research&lt;/em&gt;: &lt;em data-start="3205" data-end="3325"&gt;Couples who travel together experience lasting improvements in relationship satisfaction, intimacy, and communication.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="3148" data-end="3325"&gt;&lt;em data-start="3205" data-end="3325"&gt;Hammitt, William E. (2000). &lt;em data-start="1374" data-end="1438"&gt;Couples and Recreation: Benefits of Shared Leisure Experiences&lt;/em&gt;. Leisure Sciences&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="3148" data-end="3325"&gt;&lt;em data-start="3205" data-end="3325"&gt;Graham, J. M., &amp; Conoley, C. W. (2006). &lt;em data-start="4338" data-end="4411"&gt;The Relationship Benefits of Shared Leisure Activities: A Meta-Analysis&lt;/em&gt;. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast

Duane and Nadine Stewart

Feeling Distant? How a Vacation Together Can Rekindle Intimacy in Your Marriage

JUN 11, 202526 MIN
A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast

Feeling Distant? How a Vacation Together Can Rekindle Intimacy in Your Marriage

JUN 11, 202526 MIN

Description

Feeling disconnected from your spouse? You're not alone. Life's busy seasons — raising kids, careers, and constant responsibilities — can slowly erode intimacy and connection. But what if one of the most effective ways to reignite your relationship was simpler than you thought? In this episode of A Purpose Driven Marriage, we explore how taking intentional time away together — whether a weekend staycation or a full-blown getaway — can deeply impact your marriage. It may be surprising, but intentional time together has been shown to help: Rekindle intimacy Improve communication Increase relationship satisfaction Build lasting memories that strengthen your bond If your marriage feels dry or disconnected, this episode is your permission slip to prioritize your relationship and make time for just the two of you. Let's dive in! ✨ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok (@apurposedrivenmarriage) for daily marriage tips ✨ Want to work together? Book a coaching session at https://apurposedrivenmarriage.com/ ✨ Found this helpful? Send it to a friend or leave a review! It seriously means so much 💛 Resources Mentioned: Research from U.S. Travel Association: Travel Effect Project 2024 Study: Kim et al. — Annals of Tourism Research: Couples who travel together experience lasting improvements in relationship satisfaction, intimacy, and communication. Hammitt, William E. (2000). Couples and Recreation: Benefits of Shared Leisure Experiences. Leisure Sciences Graham, J. M., & Conoley, C. W. (2006). The Relationship Benefits of Shared Leisure Activities: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.