Intimacy

Intimacy. The mention of the word can convey warm and fuzzy images and also generate uncertainty and fear. Even while people seem drawn to the idea of having intimacy in their lives, they still struggle with understanding intimacy and how to develop and keep an intimate relationship. Desirable, strong feelings of closeness and connection are typically associated with a sense of intimacy.

But how do couples both achieve and maintain closeness and connection to each other in committed relationships such as marriage? Bloggers ask questions and seek answers. Is it through sex or emotions?

Both emotional sharing and sexual sharing are among the most important avenues through which people may achieve intimacy in a relationship. Certainly emotional intelligence in relationships also plays a large role in increasing closeness and connection. Yet some people believe they need to share sexual intimacy first before risking an emotional connection. Others feel the opposite. But the two are usually connected. Intimacy is a very complex emotion that is felt in various ways. Experts recommend ways couples can recharge intimacy in their marriages.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Intimacy”

• Renew the Sexual Passion, Please

  
  Alcohol Self-Help News — Authority: 126
    People in recovery may be returning to a relationship or trying to rediscover the passion of earlier times. This article from Readers Digest may be of help. You and your partner can rediscover intimacy and pleasure with these tips. … Note: Cross posted from Recovery Is Sexy.com . Permalink
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• Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude

  
  Love Bytes — Authority: 108
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• Should A Boyfriend Double As A Best Friend?

  
  YourTango | The Latest Smart Talk About Love — Authority: 608
  The first time I met him, I thought my now-boyfriend was a really cool guy, and I hoped we would become friends. Now, this man is not only boyfriend—he is my closest friend now, too, the one who knows everything about what goes on with my family, what goes on at work, what weird dreams woke me up in the middle of ...
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• When Unprofitable Servants are Served

  
  Meditations by Night — Authority: 100
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• Sex and the Shekinah Glory

  
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• I Had No Choice But to Have an Affair

  
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• One Thing

  
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• BREEDING RESPONSIBILITY…

  
  Hal Alpiar's Blog — Authority: 127
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• Me, We and the Network – shout-out

  
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• I Am Interested In Dating Gay Men And Need Some Advice?

  
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• 5 Really Simple Steps To Saving Your Marriage.

  
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• I Want Him To Love Me Strongly Again

  
  Loving-Relationships.ca | Renewing Love Relationships Is Possible at Loving-Relationships.ca! — Authority: 130
  “I want him to love me again” is expressed by many women all over the world, in different languages, environments and situations. Some married women find themselves saying those exact words to close friends or family members when they’re not feeling the intimacy that was once an everyday part of their marriage. ...
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• Cherished Presence

  
  Captured by God — Authority: 108
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• Decapitated Reveal New Lineup

  
  Braingell Radio — Authority: 154
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• Our Favorite Lib - Tony Campolo on SBE

  
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• Medication for Premature Ejaculation on Track for Approval

  
  Psych Central News — Authority: 554
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• Erotic Entwined

  
  Authspot — Authority: 542
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• I Married Mr. Anal

  
  MomLogic — Authority: 431
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• Fearless Fridays: whats your greatest fear?

  
  Angels on Your Shoulder — Authority: 126
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• "Intimité" Original female portrait oil painting on panel

  
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  purchase info 6" x 8" Oil on canvas on panel
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