Sex, God, & Chaos

059 | The Sexless Marriage

Episode Summary

This episode dives into the complex dynamics of intimacy and personal growth within relationships, addressing the challenges of a sexless marriage and the impact of sexual addiction. We explore how feelings of rejection, loneliness, and communication breakdowns can affect partnerships, offering insights and strategies for healing and reconnection.

Episode Notes

00:00 - Introduction

00:43 - Moving on from Cancer Conversations

03:11 - Finding Purpose in Adversity

05:17 - Understanding the Sexless Marriage

09:38 - The Role of Sex in Marriage

12:39 - Communication and Healthy Sexuality

16:36 - Navigating Complex Marital Issues

19:08 - Rejection: The Silent Catalyst in a Sexless Marriage

23:48 - Healing Wounds: The Journey Towards Healthy Sexuality

29:33 - Hopequest

31:08 - Loneliness in Marriage: A Lack of Relational Intimacy

33:34 - Porn Use: Fueling the Sexless Marriage

38:42 - "We're Designed to Point Our Sexuality Solely at Our Spouse"

40:22 - Deterioration of Communication in the Marriage

45:03 - The Broader Implications of a Sexless Marriage

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Keywords: intimacy, personal growth, sexless marriage, sexual addiction, rejection, loneliness, communication, healing, relationships, reconnection