Intimacy
Intense emotional connections
The word, "intimate" has long been defined by the act of intercourse, and while romance and sex are indeed an important part of intimacy, they are only a very small portion of it. The actual definition of intimacy should read, "a warm relationship between lovers that is characterized by a relaxed informality, deep understanding, vulnerability, shared empathy, and the need to be close. Other definitions may also choose to include the word 'soulmate' as a means to describe the extent of such a connection.
What is intimacy, exactly? Here's some relationship advice in the form of nine pieces of the puzzle, which, when combined, comprise the truest form of intimacy a couple could ever achieve:
Emotional Connection
Spiritual Connection
Relaxed Informality
Deep Understanding
Trust
Familiarity
Vulnerability
Shared Empathy
The Need to be Close
The next time you and your partner discuss intimacy, don't forget that its origins go far deeper than sex. It is unfortunate that many couples fail to understand that true intimacy is a slowly developed process, intertwined by the mental, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical. Those who know this kind of intimacy, know pleasure far beyond the fleeting moments of passion between the sheets!
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Interesting.
ReplyDeletewow...i had no idea there is so many meanings to it
ReplyDeleteInteresting post, Wenn.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. Intimacy does not mean to sex only. It's deeper than that
ReplyDeleteWise Wenn
ReplyDeleteAloha, Friend!
Comfort Spiral
when you are old like me, romanticism goes to the back seat to practical needs.
ReplyDeletethis is very beautifully written..
ReplyDeleteIn many cases Asian men and women look at duty towards each other. Not many of them would really demand intimacy in the real sense. I know of a couple who did not have a wedding night because his parents and siblings were in the house and he slept with them instead because too shy to show his feelings towards his newly wedded wife. She lives to tell the story/stories about how cold he was until his dying days. But they have three wonderful children.
ReplyDeleteHow many women would surface to tell their stories>? I know my mum won't.
Thanks for sharing.
It takes time to understand but once a couple learns this lesson life is very good. :)
ReplyDeleteBeing intimate is all about knowin each other very well. It's abt knowin one's hopes n dreams, fears and strengths, etc.
ReplyDeleteIntimacy is a must! But couples nowadays only look forward to other things! Blek...
What a good read, Wenn!
ReplyDeleteWoops....Deep & enlightening :D
ReplyDeleteThis is interesting. Learn something new today! : )
ReplyDeleteWonderful post Wenn! Its a life-long lesson so to speak!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree . so true!xx
ReplyDeleteWenn: So well written with a neat lesson.
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