May 28th, 2026

4 easy ways to build more intimate bonds in relationships

Dr. Matt Townsend says we are living in a quiet crisis within our closest relationship. He says our culture's obsession with independence might break our most intimate bonds. Dr. Townsend has four ways we can go from “me” to “we” in relationships. From keeping score in a relationship to being more vulnerable, these four ways can help form more personal bonds in a relationship. 

Dr. Matt Townsend

The Noon Show