intimacy

  1. The Importance of Touch

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    psychcentral.com published this information; "Touch! Touch often, casually and intimately. Touch because you can. Touch because it takes the sting out of harsh words. Touch because it reminds both of you that you’re not alone, you’re in it together, and that eases anxiety. To…Read More

  2. Dating, boundaries, marriage

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    Consider the relationship between dating, boundaries, marriage. Realize the meaning you attach to “I love you.” I am assuming that both of you have exchanged this declaration prior to you wanting to talk about marriage. Consider the meaning to the words you use, and when you …Read More

  3. Dating boundaries marriage

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    Consider the relationship between dating boundaries marriage. Realize the meaning you attach to “I love you.” I am assuming that both of you have exchanged this declaration prior to you wanting to talk about marriage. Consider the meaning to the words you use, and when you us…Read More

  4. Women, aggression, femininity

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    Women, aggression, femininity; Aggressive, feminine women is an interesting topic. A problem especially among successful professional women and entrepreneurs is that they are required to be more masculine at their workplace. However they find it difficult to transition to their f…Read More

  5. Emotional Intimacy, relationships

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    Emotional intimacy, relationships; Smothering behavior implies too much of something; proximity, verbalization, touch, expectations.  The amount a man or woman desires of quality time, touch or verbal affirmation varies person to person. There is no one right answer that fits al…Read More

  6. Emotional Intimacy Allows Space

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    Emotional Intimacy allows space; Quality relationships try not to smother, but to create intimacy. Smothering behavior implies too much of something; proximity, verbalization, touch, expectations.  The amount a man or woman desires of quality time, touch or verbal affirmation va…Read More

  7. Creating Emotional Intimacy

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    Creating Emotional Intimacy; Can women create emotional intimacy with men? How can I do it? Let me respond at the micro level first, then I will describe my views at a broader level. To be a safe person, each individual in relationship needs to learn what the fears, insecurities …Read More

  8. Men, Women, Intimacy

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    Men, women, intimacy; Most couples strive to have more intimacy in their relationship. Does intimacy mean different things to men than to women? The short answer is yes, often. The long answer is complex, and forces me to generalize in spite of the fact that individuals vary and …Read More

  9. More Intimacy, Passion

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    More Intimacy, Passion; A union between a man and a woman is special, a relationship like no other. Falling in love has been compared to the most potent of addictive drugs, dumping a mixture of hormones in the bloodstream that can drive otherwise ‘normal’ people to do crazy t…Read More

  10. Emotional Intimacy and Boundaries

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    Relationships Develop in Stages, Emotional Intimacy and Boundaries 1)    Superficial Level; This involves conversation generally referred to as “small talk.” How are you? Where are you from? The weather or the news. A very natural way for relationships to begin. 2)    …Read More

  11. RELATIONSHIP TIPS; Increase passion

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    Increase Passion! Relationships are dynamic, ever-changing, they must be nurtured, cultivated and maintained. When we respond with comfort and reassurance to those we care for, we experience greater trust and security. When trust and security are the foundation, couples can be vu…Read More

  12. Increasing Intimacy

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    Relationship Intimacy Increasing intimacy; We are created for relationship. All of us balance two conflicting drives-the desire for attachment, and the desire to avoid pain. We need to attach, bond and connect to be whole and content. But in relationships, problems occur- some of…Read More