intimacy has more to do with shared moments than sexual interactions. intimacy is linked with feelings of closeness, safety, trust and transparency among partners in a collaborative relationship. intimacy is both the ability and the choice to be close, loving and vulnerable. this ability to be separate and together in an intimate relationship and being okay with that is called self-differentiation. this too is different from intimacy though to some that kind of dependent closeness may feel the same. the …

intimacy, the state of being intimate, which is marked by the consensual sharing of deeply personal information. intimates reveal themselves to one another, care deeply about one another, and are comfortable in close proximity. according to psychologist harry reis and colleagues, for a relationship to be intimate, self-disclosure must occur in a context of appreciation, affection, understanding, and acceptance. indeed, an intimate experience has not taken place until there is empathic feedback—until acceptance and acknowledgment are communicated verbally or nonverbally …

intimacy is displayed when two people know and care for each other. before you can work on intimacy in marriage, it’s important to understand the four main types: emotional, intellectual, sexual, and experiential intimacy. but as we get closer and more comfortable with the other individual, that intimacy can die down. with that in mind, one of the best ways to improve intimacy with your spouse is to revel in new experiences. or, you might consider adding a new member …

to many people, part of the appeal, the mystique, of love is that it is incomprehensible. let us take a look at what the science of love has to say and find out. is the stuff of commitment and emotional intimacy. in short, the common idea that “opposites attract” is nearly entirely a myth. this effect, called , was discovered by robert zajonc (1968), and it is one of the most well-known effects in psychology. in the case of sex, …

cultivating emotional intimacy in marriage makes me think of a road trip. some days are blue skies and sunshine, driving through the countryside with the wind in your hair and music cranked loud. the road you travel won’t always be easy, but the journey is where your marriage is strengthened and thrives. they also contribute to building emotional intimacy in your relationship. emotional intimacy is the “glue” of all relationships.² emotional intimacy is understanding what’s happening inside your spouse (and …