In this episode, Nick and Amy discuss the things that should just be "normal" in a healthy marriage. That doesn't mean we are all doing them, but we should be! Whether your relationship is thriving or you feel like roommates just trying to survive, this conversation will help you understand what strong couples do differently, and how to apply it in your own marriage starting today.

Nick & Amy break down the pillars that every healthy marriage needs in their opinion:

• Open, Judgment-Free Communication — how to talk about anything without fear, shutdowns, or defensiveness
• Teamwork Over Competition — shifting from “me vs. you” to “us vs. the problem”
• Respect in Public and in Private — because tone and words can build love or burn it down
• Emotional & Physical Affection — the fuel that keeps intimacy alive (far beyond routine)
• Shared Responsibilities — creating fairness, partnership, and connection at home
• Personal Space & Identity — why your marriage thrives when you remain whole as individuals
• Clear, Healthy Boundaries — protecting trust and creating emotional safety
• Appreciation & Gratitude — the tiny daily habits that keep love from growing cold.

If you’re ready to build a marriage that feels safe, passionate, playful, respectful, and deeply connected, this episode is for you.

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In life, none of us are perfect, we stumble, fall short, and make mistakes. As Christians (Nick and Amy), we believe in the incredible gift of grace through Jesus Christ, who forgives us despite our flaws. But when it comes to our marriages, are we offering that same grace to our spouse? Or are we holding onto disappointments, expecting perfection, and being too hard on offering grace to not only ourselves, but also the one we love most?

In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, we dive into the power of grace in marriage and why it matters, how it strengthens connection, and how forgiveness can transform our relationships. Discover how showing grace to each other creates deeper emotional safety, trust, and unity with your spouse.

DISCLAIMER: We recognize that not all of our audience that listen to the podcast are Christian, but this can be so beneficial to your marriage regardless of your beliefs.

If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!

Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.

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In this episode of The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy uncover the hidden “superpowers” we all wish our spouses had! Not talking about flying or X-ray vision... although we would also love that.

Amy recently ran a poll asking husbands and wives what superpowers they secretly wish their spouse could wield in marriage, and the results spot on!

Curious what your spouse secretly wishes for in your marriage? Tune in and find out, you might discover a few superpowers you didn’t even know you had, or should obtain!

If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!

Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.

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Follow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.

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Are you tired of arguments that spiral out of control, or do you find yourself having the same arguments over and over again? Do you wish there was a better way to navigate conflict in your marriage without resentment, frustration, or toxicity? In this episode of The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy share the transformative advice they wish they had known earlier in their own marriage with insights that can change the way you have conflict/disagreements, communicate, and reconnect with your spouse.

This episode will give you ideas and tools to fight fair, deepen your intimacy, and strengthen your bond for the long haul.

If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!

Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.

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Follow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.

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In our last episode, we sat down with Monica Tanner to explore the bad marriage advice many of us have been given, advice that can quietly undermine even the strongest relationships. This week, Nick and Amy dive deeper into the topic in The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, sharing more examples of the misguided guidance that couples often hear and the real impact it can have on a marriage.

Tune in as Nick and Amy break down the myths, the mistakes, and the bad advice we’ve all encountered, so you can build a stronger, more authentic connection with your spouse.

If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!

Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.

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Follow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.

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In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, we dive deep into the often overlooked and sometimes misguided world of marriage advice with Monica Tanner, the brilliant mind behind the eye-opening new book, Bad Marriage Advice. Monica pulls back the curtain on the most common pieces of advice we’ve all heard, and sometimes blindly followed, and she explains why these “tips” could actually be hurting your marriage.

We explore the advice we think is helpful but is secretly harmful, the myths that keep couples stuck in cycles of frustration, and the surprising truths that can transform how you connect with your spouse. Monica’s insights are honest, practical, and even funny, making this episode as enlightening as it is entertaining.

Whether you’re newly married, decades in, or just curious about what really makes relationships thrive, this episode is packed with revelations that could change the way you think, communicate, and love. Tune in and discover whether some of the things you’ve been doing to “improve” your marriage might actually be making it worse—and what to do instead.

If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!

Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.

WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HERE

Follow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.

If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.

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Have you ever felt like you and your spouse speak completely different love languages? Maybe you crave words of affirmation while they’re all about acts of service. Or perhaps your need for physical touch feels invisible while they’re busy showing love in ways that don’t resonate with you.

In this episode, we dive deep into the reality of opposite love languages in marriage, why they happen, why they can feel frustrating, and most importantly, how they can become a powerful opportunity for emotional and sexual intimacy.

We share real-life examples from our own marriage, including moments when one of us was giving love in our language while the other’s needs felt unmet. You’ll hear how small, intentional actions, like noticing chores that need doing, initiating touch, or offering a genuine compliment, can completely transform connection.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to identify your spouse’s true love language when it’s opposite yours
• Practical strategies to speak your spouses's love language even when it feels unnatural
• Why emotional connection comes before sexual intimacy, and how this principle strengthens your marriage
• How to avoid resentment when love language differences feel frustrating
• Real-life examples of couples turning opposite love languages into deeper love, trust, and intimacy

Whether your love languages are totally opposite or just slightly different, this episode will give you the tools and perspective to stop feeling disconnected and start feeling deeply understood, desired, and emotionally close.

Tune in and discover how opposites really can attract... and thrive in marriage.

If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!

Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.

WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HERE

Follow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.

If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.

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In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, we dive into a fun and eye-opening discussion: what counts as bare minimum in marriage, and what truly deserves princess or prince treatment?

We go through real-life examples, giving flowers, planning surprise date nights, foot rubs, sending appreciation texts, initiating intimacy, cooking meals just because, and more, and ask each other whether each action is bare minimum or truly going above and beyond. You might be shocked by our answers!

This episode isn’t just about fun hypotheticals. It’s a wake-up call for couples to reflect on how they show love, appreciation, and care for their spouse every day. Would your partner agree with your answers? Are you spoiling each other or just coasting along?

We also explore the key to transforming your marriage: communication. Openly discussing desires, expectations, and ways to delight one another ensures both partners feel seen, cherished, and loved. Plus, we share practical questions you can ask your spouse to start this conversation, helping you become better teammates, lovers, and spouses.

Whether you are newlyweds or married for decades, this episode will give you tools and insight to deepen connection, increase intimacy, and bring fun and romance back into your marriage.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and start treating each other like royalty today!

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