Lets talk about intimacy!
Intimacy:
As we start a fresh new year, we’d like to take the opportunity to talk about the importance of intimacy in a relationship. Many people immediately jump to ‘sex’ when referring to intimacy. That’s not what we are referring to. While sex is important, intimacy transcends carnal acts and explores the realm of spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental closeness. It can serve as a tool to strengthen the bond that already exists in your union and heal wounds that may be present as well. Here are some of the ways we enjoy intimacy within our marriage:
1. Laying in bed, holding each other, while enjoying each other’s body, presence, and warmth.
2. Verbally expressing our loving, innermost thoughts about each another.
3. Passionately kissing and caressing each other for extensive periods of time without having intercourse. (You will be surprised how fulfilling this can be without even having sex).
4. Setting long-term and short-term relationship goals.
5. Discussing our individual Spiritual growth and relationship with GOD.
6. Silent kisses. (This is where we gently touch lips without making a sound)
We have found that strengthening intimacy in our relationship helps to eliminate resentment, anger, and finger pointing within our marriage. It allows us to remain open and honest with one another, thus resulting in stronger communication. Take time to nurture this part of your relationship and as mentioned, even though intimacy goes well beyond sex, don’t forget to “get it on” as frequently as possible too!
Never underestimate the power of intimacy – it’s how LoveWorks for us!
As we start a fresh new year, we’d like to take the opportunity to talk about the importance of intimacy in a relationship. Many people immediately jump to ‘sex’ when referring to intimacy. That’s not what we are referring to. While sex is important, intimacy transcends carnal acts and explores the realm of spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental closeness. It can serve as a tool to strengthen the bond that already exists in your union and heal wounds that may be present as well. Here are some of the ways we enjoy intimacy within our marriage:
1. Laying in bed, holding each other, while enjoying each other’s body, presence, and warmth.
2. Verbally expressing our loving, innermost thoughts about each another.
3. Passionately kissing and caressing each other for extensive periods of time without having intercourse. (You will be surprised how fulfilling this can be without even having sex).
4. Setting long-term and short-term relationship goals.
5. Discussing our individual Spiritual growth and relationship with GOD.
6. Silent kisses. (This is where we gently touch lips without making a sound)
We have found that strengthening intimacy in our relationship helps to eliminate resentment, anger, and finger pointing within our marriage. It allows us to remain open and honest with one another, thus resulting in stronger communication. Take time to nurture this part of your relationship and as mentioned, even though intimacy goes well beyond sex, don’t forget to “get it on” as frequently as possible too!
Never underestimate the power of intimacy – it’s how LoveWorks for us!
J-Bo
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