When you’re hungry and ordering a hamburger at the drive thru, do you expect to have a deep, personal conversation with the person at the window? Probably not. More likely, you’re hoping to find that deeper emotional connection in your marriage with your spouse. But that can be harder to do than you think! In this episode, John and Austin explain that communication in marriage ranges from very shallow, to very deep. Most couples stay in the shallow end, afraid to take a deeper dive into emotional intimacy. The reason why it’s so difficult to have deep, meaningful conversations with your spouse is that it requires honesty and openness that feels very vulnerable and requires safety and trust. It takes patience, persistence and intentionality to build this trust over many years of marriage. However, we think that learning how to REALLY talk with your spouse is worth pursuing for several reasons: Knowing and being known will change who you are.   Cultivating a lifelong friendship will help your marriage endure life’s challenges. Deep emotional connection prepares you for a healthy sex life. You have a confidant to share your hopes, dreams, fears and worries with.  With sustained emotional intimacy you can believe the best about your partner. If you liked this episode, text it to a friend! And please consider rating WYITW on your podcast player and leave the team a review. You can subscribe to our newsletter at withyouintheweeds.com and follow us on Instagram @withyouintheweeds!