Emotional and Sexual Intimacy in a Relationship

Intimacy plays an important role in any good relationship.  Here we focus on initiating and maintaining intimacy in a relationship.

In a romantic relationship whether you are married or just in a serious relationship, intimacy is important.  Intimacy encompasses many aspects, though.  Sexual intimacy and emotional intimacy are the primary factors when in a romance and you should cultivate both.  This is the person you want to be with for the rest of your life and you should know each other very well in order to remain successful.  Intimacy does not just come naturally though; you have to work on it.  You also have to be willing to risk some vulnerability in order to let someone else in.

Sexual intimacy is important within a relationship or marriage.  It is also the type of intimacy that can be the most fun to attain.  It is also often easier to accomplish sexual intimacy than emotional.  Many people are not as intimidated by letting someone into their physical world but balk a bit at opening the flood gates of their emotions.  But, being sexually intimate is something that should be worked on.  Of course, there is the issue of your sex life.  Do you have a satisfying one?  Are you making time to be alone with each other?  If not, you may need to work on this.

If you have children and work responsibilities, sometimes it is difficult to find the time to be sexually intimate but you need to make the time.  Besides, what better way to top off a hard day than with some one on one time with your loved one?  It can be a stress reliever.  It is also important to discuss your sex life, especially if you are unsatisfied in some manner.  Talk about your fantasies and explore and experiment in the bedroom.

Emotional intimacy is often harder to attain but equally important.  The one you love should know about your hopes and dreams and feelings.  How else can they support you in your endeavors if they don’t?  It may be difficult at times to really open up and be vulnerable to someone else but consider that this is the one who loves you and is committed to you.  If you can’t open up to them, who can you open up to?  When you share intimate moments it just brings you closer and makes you stronger.  The couples who have a healthy balance of sexual and emotional intimacy are generally happier and healthier in their relationship than those who build walls and don’t let anyone in.

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