We all know, love does not bring lifelong passion. It takes intention and attention to cultivate the spark and Alexandra Stockwell, MD has devoted her career to showing people how to successfully nurture intimacy and connection.

A physician and an Intimate Marriage Expert, Dr. Alexandra has been redefining how we think about 'relationships' for over two decades now. Fondly known as "The Intimacy Doctor," her coaching focuses on building long-lasting, passionate relationships.

Since the publication of her first book, 'Uncompromising Intimacy', Dr. Alexandra has traveled the world to elucidate the secrets to having pleasure and purpose in all aspects of life. With a style marked by candor, empathy and successful outcomes, Dr. Alexandra's profound yet uncomplicated approach has helped individuals and couples rediscover the joy of living and loving.

A sought-after public speaker, Dr Alexandra has been featured on various media platforms including The Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, USAToday, Cosmopolitan, Business Insider, thriveglobal, FOX NEWS NYC, and many other publications.

Her voice is sorely needed in these challenging times! Thus, we recently caught up with her to discuss relationships and learn more about her take on marriages.

1) We’re so happy to be talking with you today! Before we dig into the nitty-gritty of relationships, could you please tell us a little bit about your own story and how you ended up becoming an Intimate Marriage Expert?

My husband and I met in medical school and by the time we had been married for 5 years we were both working 80-100 hours a week, with two babies in diapers. While we were wonderful partners, we really didn’t have much time to enjoy intimacy. Once life was more balanced and our workalike more reasonable, we discovered that intimacy, passion, and sensuality didn’t come as naturally as we had anticipated. I went on a journey to change things for myself and my marriage, and in the process became trained to help others as well.

2) In your opinion, what are the biggest misconceptions about relationships?

The biggest misconception, which is extremely widespread, is the idea that compromise is necessary for happiness. The opposite is true! I go into great detail about this in my book “Uncompromising Intimacy” which is a manual for being your whole self while in relationship.

3) Can you tell us a bit about your intimacy coaching and what can a couple expect from it?

I always start by asking a couple what they want. Once each of them identifies their desires (and I have a program to help if someone doesn’t know), then I make a plan for how to go from their current experiences to the feelings, passion, and intimacy they long to experience. This is an area that can be very challenging and confronting for people, and with my guidance we tenderly and efficiently accomplish the couple’s goals.

4) Your book "Uncompromising Intimacy" has become a bestseller in no time. Can you walk through a few details of the book and what can readers expect from it?

In order to experience sensual, erotic intimacy in a longterm relationship, it is necessary to experience emotional intimacy too. “Uncompromising Intimacy” is part storytelling, part user’s manual to show any committed couple how to experience more closeness and connection, and in turn more physical intimacy. I share my lived experience as a woman who has been married for 26 years, as well as stories about other couples who went from frustrated to fulfilled, from disconnected to profoundly passionate through using the 6 Keys to an Intimate Marriage: Cultivate Curiosity, Embrace Honesty, Be Kind, Choose Happiness, Take Responsibility, and Seek Growth.

5) Lastly, do you think people are aware of the problems in their relationships? What would you suggest to someone who is skeptical to consider relationship coaching?

When things are bad in a relationship, people know it. When things are good, people often don’t realize how much better they can be. If someone is skeptical about relationship coaching, my question is whether you feel fully satisfied and excited about your relationship. If not, what are you going to do about it? And if you are not sure, check out my website www.alexandrastockwell.com for some really great suggestions