Intimacy is an essential part of healthy, happy relationships. Couples who are not intimate tend not to last very long and usually feel unfulfilled and unhappy with each other. It is important to note that intimacy doesn’t just mean sex; intimacy also means cuddling, kissing and general closeness.
Unfortunately though, intimacy is lacking in a lot of people’s relationships nowadays. Technology has changed everything and people are more distant than ever. If you have noticed it’s absent in yours then now’s the time to take action. Rather than telling you how to restore your relationship’s intimacy, this post will explore why it is important.
Encouraging Openness
When you are intimate with your partner it encourages a sense of openness between you. Whether it’s something extreme like sharing gloryhole stories or something more subdued like talking about your feelings, being open with your partner has myriad benefits. Intimacy helps you to feel like you can trust your partner more and it makes you a lot closer. It can be difficult to share anything with anyone that you don’t feel close to. Openness is something all relationships need if they are to survive.
Closer Relationship
Closeness in a relationship is essential. If you don’t feel close and comfortable with your partner then your relationship won’t last. Intimacy encourages and cultivates a sense of closeness. Touching and being with your partner will make you both feel a lot more connected to each other. Again intimacy doesn’t just have to be sex it can just be cuddling and kissing. All forms of intimacy from the most subtle to the most extreme can make you feel much closer and more connected to each other. If you do not feel particularly close with your partner then maybe now’s the time to start being more intimate.
Comfortable Partnership
Comfort in a relationship is key. If you do not feel comfortable with your partner then you won’t last very long. Discomfort in a relationship is a major red flag. If you are not intimate then it’s not surprising that you do not feel comfortable with your partner because intimacy helps to build comfort. When you are kissing, cuddling and touching your lover on a regular basis you’ll feel a lot more relaxed around each other and there won’t be any feelings of anxiety or fear which plague non-intimate relationships.
Enjoying Each Other’s Company
What’s the point in being in a relationship with somebody if you do not enjoy their company? Spending time with your partner, getting closer and being more intimate isn’t just good for your relationship – it’s fun! The more intimate you are with your partner the more you’ll want to spend time with them. Being intimate releases dopamine in the brain and makes you feel happy. If you are not very intimate with your partner then change things and likewise if they are not intimate with you explain the importance of intimacy to them and encourage them to behave more lovingly.
Relationships are hard to maintain. Ones without intimacy are impossible to maintain. If you are in a relationship and have noticed that it isn’t as intimate as it used to be or it has never been intimate then changing things will improve it and make it a much healthier, happier arrangement.
