According to Kerner, "For couples, it's two against the world, so talking about your ambitions in a manner that's good and ambitious may bring couples closer together." [C]onversing about your plans in a way that's positive and aspirational can bring couples closer together. "Talking about having children, purchasing a home, and becoming older together is a great way for couples to emotionally connect." According to him, it may even make people want to have more intimate relationships.