Many parents love each other deeply - yet quietly struggle with intimacy after kids, stress, and years of responsibility take over.

In this powerful episode of the Dad to Dads Podcast, intimacy coach Dan Purcell shares how sexual connection, communication, and emotional safety directly impact marriage, parenting, and overall family health.

Dan opens up about his own journey from a conservative upbringing where sex wasn’t discussed, to helping couples rebuild intimacy without shame, pressure, or obligation. This conversation goes far beyond the bedroom — touching on trust, communication, stress, parenting, and what it really takes to maintain a strong marriage in midlife.

If you’re a parent feeling disconnected, exhausted, or unsure how to talk about intimacy in your marriage, this episode offers practical insights, relatable stories, and a healthier framework for rebuilding connection.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why intimacy problems are extremely common among parents
How obligation and “duty-based” sex damages connection
The role of communication and emotional safety in marriage
How stress, kids, work, and aging affect intimacy
Why “good enough” intimacy is often the goal for busy parents
Practical ways couples can reconnect without pressure or shame

This episode is educational, honest, and designed for parents who want stronger marriages — not perfection.

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What has been the biggest challenge to intimacy in your marriage since becoming parents?

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dan Purcell’s App: Intimately Us
Free Resources for Parents: https://getyourmarriageon.com/dad2dads
Podcast: Get Your Marriage On

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