5 ways to talk and ACTUALLY connect


"We talk all the time, but I don't feel like we're really connecting."

I (Alisa) can't tell you how often I hear this from couples I'm coaching.

It can be incredibly discouraging because you feel like you're doing what you're supposed to... and yet you don't feel close emotionally.

One thing I've found in working with so many couples is that what works for one couple might not work for another.

So if you've just been trying to "talk more" without much success... you might be going about it all wrong.

In this week's article, we break down 5 different conversation formats so you can experiment and discover what actually works for your marriage.

Maybe the Walk-and-Talk is your thing.

Maybe it's the Single Focus Deep Dive.

Or the Gratitude and Growth Format.

Find out here >>

Love you guys,

Tony & Alisa

Today's Trivia

Question: What percentage of couples in the ONE Family say they have experienced distracting thoughts during sex?

A. 40%

B. 58%

C. 76%

D. 94%

⬇️ Scroll to the end for the answer.

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Many couples find themselves stuck in surface-level conversations, wondering where the deeper connection went.

You know each other’s schedules by heart, but when’s the last time you knew what was really on your spouse’s heart?

Just talking more won’t solve anything. The key is having intentional and meaningful conversations.

Click below to discover five different approaches to shift your conversations from something boring to an experience that builds connection. ⤵️

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Today's Trivia Answer

Question: What percentage of couples in the ONE Family say they have experienced distracting thoughts during sex?

A. 40%

B. 58%

C. 76%

D. 94%

What if the kids walk in? Do I smell? Why can’t I focus?

Distracting thoughts can be a major barrier to being fully present during—and fully enjoying—sexual intimacy.

And you’re not alone: 76% of the ONE Family said they’ve experienced distracting thoughts during sex.

For men, performance tends to be a top distraction, such as pleasing your wife, lasting long enough, or reaching orgasm.

On the other hand, many women are distracted by body image concerns.

When you’re mentally checked out, the body follows. So what can help?

🧠 How to Stay Mentally Present During Sex >>

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Hey we're Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo

We are the co-authors of the Amazon best seller, The 6 Pillars of Intimacy® and 7 Days of Sex Challenge book. We believe that the healthy combination of sex, love, and commitment is more than the foundation of a strong marriage… it’s the glue that will keep a marriage together. We write, podcast, and coach couples around the world. We have been married since 1996 and have a son and a daughter. We live in Naples, FL

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