Intimacy is an incredibly important part of any relationship because it helps us relate to our loved ones. However, getting that intimacy right isn't always easy.   For many women, intimacy comes with challenges, and many of those stem from not understanding what our loved ones need from us, or what we need from them. Real intimacy takes work, but it's worth it. The only question is, where do we start?   How can we get better at connecting with our significant others when it feels like we're just not in sync? Is it possible to completely connect when we have so much going on in our lives already?   In this episode, best-selling author, speaker, and intimacy coach, Leona Carter shares how to foster deeper connections with our partners.   Three Things You’ll Learn in This Episode Why intimacy is something we have to work towards By the time both we and our partners have come home from work, we've spent hours apart, so we shouldn't expect to be in the mood as soon as we walk through the door. Especially as women, we have to feel connected to our partners, so start by having a conversation and connecting. How to get into the right headspace for intimacy It's tough to be present when just a minute ago we were getting the kids to bed or hopping off a business call. Instead of heading right into the bedroom with our partner, it's a good idea to take a moment to re-center and feel like ourselves, outside of being business owners and moms. The importance of communication Most of us are guilty of thinking our partner should know what we want or need, but that just isn't the case. We have to get better at expressing ourselves, and if we're still finding that challenging, seek the help of a coach!   Guest Bio-    Leona Carter empowers women to build intimacy with their husbands through the power of dating again. She is a speaker, best-selling author, and intimacy coach. Married since 1995, Leona, and her high school sweetheart, Omarr, have six children and one grandson. As Leona says, "My energy gets the party started!"   To connect with Leona, go to:  LeonaCarter.club https://www.facebook.com/SheBuildsIntimacy  https://www.linkedin.com/in/SheBuildsIntimacy/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxswMwi2miupRfov8kfQ1g  https://www.instagram.com/intimacy_with_her_husband/  https://twitter.com/i_n_t_i_m_a_c_y  https://api.whatsapp.com/message/74LXMQ5NDKOPM1    And to get a copy of her book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N1SHSML/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_b01n1shsml    More on Leona's 28 Dates Intimacy (Group) Coaching Program: 28 Dates is an intimacy coaching program where you are going to refresh, renew, and reset the course of your marriage through the power of dating your spouse again over the next 28 days. With Rekindle Assignments and weekly, live, group coaching sessions, you will rebuild a stronger foundation of connection, communication, and intimacy with your husband. You can learn more by going to https://www.podiumsandpages.com/groupcoaching or LeonaCarter.club