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The Mountain of Intimacy: How Separate Growth Heals and Strengthens Marriage - To Read the Full Article Click here

What if the way to build deeper intimacy in your marriage isn’t by fixing your partner—but by growing yourself?

In this episode of The Voyage Cast, host Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie unpacks The Mountain of Intimacy—a powerful metaphor for how separate personal growth leads to deeper connection in relationships. With honesty and compassion, Eddie explores why trying to “fix” your partner often leads to emotional distance, and how owning your own healing can actually bring you closer together.

Whether your marriage feels stuck, strained, or just in need of a reset, this episode offers gentle, practical wisdom on how to heal from disconnection, set healthy boundaries, and grow side by side—with love, not pressure.

Perfect for anyone navigating relationship pain, emotional exhaustion, or the longing to feel close again.

Key topics covered:

• Why focusing on your own growth strengthens your marriage
• Differentiation: staying connected without losing yourself
• Rebuilding trust without control
• Navigating the pain when your partner won’t grow
• Practical steps to start your personal healing journey

If you’re feeling distant in your relationship—but not ready to give up—this episode is for you.

Book: Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch

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