Valentine's Day expectations promise romance but for many it just delivers disappointment. In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores how to navigate expectations, express what you truly want, and use Valentine's Day (and everyday!) to create real connection and intimacy in your marriage.

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About Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, MD

Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program.

For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!

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269. 3 Tips To Avoid the Pitfalls of Valentine's Day Expectations

The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Doctor Alexandra Stockwell, MD