How to maintain emotional intimacy in long-term relationships

Life Kit

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🗓️ 9 December 2025

⏱️ 23 minutes

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When it comes to relationships, being comfortable is not necessarily the same as sharing emotional intimacy. But if you're in a long-term relationship, how do you maintain closeness over time? In this episode of Life Kit, psychologist James Cordova shares tips on how to build emotional intimacy into your daily life.

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