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6 Facts You Must Know About an Intimate Marriage 

Written by: Ruth Esumeh
Facts You Must Know About an Intimate Marriage 

An intimate marriage is more than just a legal union. It’s a deep, emotional, and physical connection between two people who are committed to nurturing their relationship. With the way life feels like a whirlwind of responsibilities, maintaining intimacy in marriage can be difficult. But it’s not impossible. In fact, an intimate marriage is built on intentional actions, mutual respect and a shared commitment to keeping the spark alive. 

If you are looking to strengthen your marriage, rekindle the passion, or simply understand what makes a marriage truly intimate, this article is for you. Below, we will discuss six facts about intimate marriages. 

1. An Intimate Marriage is Built by Two People Who Actually Make Time for Each Other

Life can get overwhelmingly busy. Between work, the kids, personal goals and other responsibilities, it’s easy to let your marriage take a backseat. However, an intimate marriage thrives when both couples prioritise spending quality time together. This isn’t about being in the same room, it’s about being fully present and engaged with each other. 

Couples in intimate marriages understand that love requires effort. They schedule date nights, take walks together or simply enjoy a quiet evening at home with distractions together. The most important factor here is “intentionality”. By making out time for each other, you are making sure your love doesn’t grow cold. 

2. An Intimate Marriage is Built by Two People Who Repair Issues Quickly 

No marriage is perfect no matter how much you sugarcoat it, and conflicts are inevitable. What sets an intimate marriage apart is how the couples handle disagreements. Instead of letting issues fester, they address the problems head-on and work together to find solutions because they value their marriage and want to keep it. 

They value their relationship too much to let resentment build up. By repairing issues quickly, they maintain a strong emotional connection and prevent small misunderstandings from escalating. 

3. An Intimate Marriage is Built by Two  People Who Argue to Understand Not to Win

Speaking of arguments, intimate marriages are characterized by a team mentality. Couples in these marriages understand that they are on the same side (team players). When disagreements arise, they focus on listening to each other’s perspective and finding a common ground. 

Approaching issues like this in marriage fosters empathy and deepens their bond. Instead of seeing arguments as battles to be won, they see them as opportunities to grow closer. When couples prioritize understanding each other over winning an argument, they create a safe space for open and honest communication between them.

4. An Intimate Marriage is Built by Two People Who Frequently Touch Each Other 

Physical touch is a powerful way to express love and maintain intimacy. Couples in an intimate marriage make conscious efforts to frequently touch each other, it could be by holding hands, hugging or cuddling on the couch. They understand that physical affection is important to keep that romantic spark alive. 

Without regular touch, most couples may start feeling like housemates instead of lovers. An intimate marriage thrives on physical closeness, as this reinforces emotional connection and keeps the relationship passionate.

5. An Intimate Marriage is Built by Two People Who Understand and Meet Each Other’s Emotional Needs. 

Emotional intimacy is the foundation of every strong relationship. Couples in intimate marriages take the time to understand each other’s emotional needs and make an effort to meet those needs because they value what’s important to each other. This could mean providing support during difficult times, offering words of affirmation, or simply being a good listener.

When both partners are feeling emotionally fulfilled, they are more likely to feel more connected and satisfied in the relationship. This mutual understanding creates a sense of trust and security which is important for a marriage to succeed long term. 

6. An Intimate Marriage is Built by Two People Who Share Their Life and Responsibilities Together 

In an intimate marriage, couples see themselves as a team. They share life’s joys and challenges as well as the responsibilities that come with it. Whether it’s managing the house chores, raising children, or pursuing shared goals, they work together to create a balanced life and live in harmony. 

This sense of partnership strengthens the bond between them and allows them to achieve more together than they could individually. By supporting each other and sharing the load, they build a marriage that is intimate, resilient and fulfilling..

Wrapping Up 

We all want a marriage where we feel loved, cherished and deeply connected. Nobody gets married to feel unhappy, disconnected or alone. Yet, over time, it’s easy for couples to drift apart due to the demands of daily life. The good news is that intimacy can be rekindled with the right tools and intentional actions. 

If you are ready to take your marriage to the next level, then the “28 Days Lovers Again Challenge” is here to help. This program is designed to guide you and your partner through simple, fun and intentional actions that reignites intimacy and brings you closer together. 

Don’t let another day go by feeling disconnected from the person you love. Join this challenge and start your journey back to intimacy today by signing up here.

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Ruth Esumeh

Ruth Esumeh is the founder of Ruth’s Marriage, a marriage counseling and relationship coaching company. She is a Certified Marriage Counselor and Therapist helping couples enjoy marriage, God’s way! Follow Ruth on all social media platforms.

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Confidentiality Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

At Ruth’s Marriage, we are committed to providing a safe and confidential environment for our clients. This confidentiality policy outlines how we handle your personal information and the limits to confidentiality that may apply during the course of marriage counseling sessions. 

2. Confidentiality Assurance 

2.1 Client-Counselor Privilege: All information shared during marriage counseling sessions is confidential. This means that your counselor will not disclose any information without your explicit written consent, except as required by law or ethical standards (see section 3). 

2.3 Protection of Records: Client records, including session notes, assessments, and any other documentation, will be securely stored and only accessible to authorized personnel as outlined in section 4. 

3. Limits to Confidentiality 

3.1 Domestic Abuse or Physical Abuse: If there is a reasonable report of physical abuse, we are legally obligated to inform the victim to report this to the appropriate authorities. 

3.2 Threats of Harm: If you pose a serious threat of harm to yourself or others, we may need to take steps to ensure safety, which may include disclosing relevant information to appropriate parties, such as law enforcement or medical professionals. 

3.3 Court Orders: If a court orders the release of your counseling records, we may be required to comply with such an order. 

3.4 Supervision and Consultation: Your counselor may consult with other mental health professionals for supervision and training purposes. In such cases, your identity will be kept confidential. 

4. Access to Client Information

4.1 Authorized Personnel: Only authorized personnel, including your counselor, and administrative staff, of Ruth’s Marriage will have access to your information. 

4.2 Security Measures: We take all reasonable measures to protect your personal information, both in paper and electronic formats, from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. 

5. Client Consent 

Before any disclosure beyond the limits outlined in this policy is made, we will seek your explicit written consent, explaining the purpose and recipients of the information to be disclosed. 

6. Record Retention 

Client records will be retained for a period determined by applicable laws and ethical standards. After the retention period expires, records will be securely destroyed. 

7. Questions and Concerns 

If you have any questions or concerns about our confidentiality policy, please feel free to discuss them with your counselor or write us at ruthsmarriage@gmail.com 

8. Policy Updates 

We may update this confidentiality policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or our counseling practices. You will be notified of any significant changes.

Cancellation Policy

A $50 fee (converted to your currency rate at the point of payment).

CANCELLATIONS AND MISSED APPOINTMENTS 

The client is expected to arrive on time for each booked session. A cancelled or postponed appointment slows down our work and might have a negative influence on other clients. Because your appointments include the reserve of time expressly for you, and out of mutual respect for each other and our other clients, postponing or cancelling an appointment requires a minimum of 24 hours’ notice in advance. 

Please note, that if you abruptly decide to discontinue your session(s) mid-way or you do not show up after payment has been made, there will be no refund.

You can always reschedule your dates provided you have given at least 24hours notice according to the cancellation policy as stated above 

WHEN THE NO-SHOW/LATE CANCEL FEE IS WAIVED 

This means if your appointment is supposed to be 9am on Wednesday and you wish to cancel, we expect to have received your email by 9am on Tuesday, then we can waive the cancellation fee. If we receive your cancellation later than that, then you will be charged the cancellation fee to have another appointment. Note that if your appointment is on a Monday, the cancellation needs to be provided no later than the prior Friday, by your appointment time, to be considered proper 24-hour notice. 

If you can, we would appreciate more than 24-hour notice so that we can make that time available to other clients. 

As a result, if you find out before the mandatory 24-hour notice that you will be unable to attend our session, please send an email so that we can fill your slot and place another client in your space who may require it. Counseling appointments are designated exclusively for our customers and are booked in advance. We are unable to cover this time slot by providing it to another client when a session is canceled without adequate notice. The email to send a cancellation notification to is ruthsmarriage@gmail.com 

WHEN THE NO-SHOW/LATE CANCEL FEE IS WAIVED 

This cancellation policy is only waived in the event of a serious sickness or emergency. Car accidents, family deaths, and severe illness are all examples of emergencies. In this case, if you are not physically able to cancel your appointment, you can get someone to write us an email on your behalf. Our cancellation policy applies even if the missed appointment was unintended. 

Work-related issues are not emergencies. 

Late Cancellation Fees Process: Any session missed due to a cancellation less than 24 hours in advance will be assessed at $50/standard fee. You will be charged even if the cancellation was due to work or if you rescheduled the appointment without adequate notice. We will send you a payment link immediately to pay the cancellation fee before you can have another appointment or continue your sessions. 

WAIT TIME GRACE PERIOD 

Your wait time is kept to a minimum. Due to the length of time provided for each appointment, it is critical that you arrive on time for your appointments. If you are more than 10 minutes late to your appointment, we will have no choice but to reschedule your appointment and you will be responsible for the $50 fee of a no show. To avoid paying no show fees, we require at least twenty-four (24) hours’ notice for all cancellations (as described above). Both counselor and client have a grace period of 10 minutes. 

RECURRING SESSIONS: CANCELLATION FEE PAYMENT ENFORCEMENT 

For recurring therapy/counselling sessions, when you miss a session without adequate notice, you will pay the cancellation fee of $50 for that session, before another session. The same standard above applies for each session. 

Ruth’s Marriage Counselling Services sends automated email reminders of forthcoming appointments as a courtesy. Whether or not you receive the text or email reminder, it is your sole duty to keep track of and attend any planned appointments/sessions on time. If your phone number or email address changes, please notify us via email. 

We appreciate your understanding and our policy is hinged on the fact that a late cancel or no-show hurts at least three people: you, the counsellor, and another client who could have potentially utilized your time slot 

TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENT (SIX WEEKS THERAPY) 

Your therapy sessions have a time limit of 4months before it’s terminated. This means that if you do not show up to complete your six weeks session within 4 months from your start date, the therapy sessions will be automatically terminated and you will have to make additional payment based on the amount of the sessions at the time you come back 

In the event that you don’t want to make the payment, we will deduct the equivalency fee from the sessions you have taken and refund you the differential. 

This is because therapy sessions need consistency and continuity for it to be effective, and also our practice is only profitable with good use of time. So we encourage that once you start, please be consistent and committed to it. 

THANK YOU 

We value you and are committed to your journey, however, we can only accomplish this with your understanding of the obligations set forth in this policy. Time is of the essence in our practice and we encourage good use of time to accommodeate more clients who need help. Thank you!

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