#emotional-intimacy
#emotional-intimacy

5 days ago

It May Never Be Possible to Get Close to an Avoidant Partner

Avoidant attachment styles can hinder emotional intimacy in relationships.

Mental health

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

6 days ago

Self-Disclosure: Removing Your Inner Mask

Self-disclosure is essential for social relationships and personal well-being.

fromBustle

2 weeks ago

The Viral "One Night Relationship" Theory Could Explain Why You Got Ghosted

The 'one night relationship' theory suggests that many people open up or become intimate on a first date, feeling a connection that rarely continues.

Relationships

2 weeks ago

Afrobeats Icon Tekno Charges Up Summer With "Powerbank" | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The energizing "Powerbank" is an Afropop love story told in the most Nigerian way-it's at once fun, vivid, and deeply emotional.

London music

fromAllsinglesandmarried

How to Build Emotional Intimacy in a Long-Term Marriage While Balancing Busy Schedules

Emotional intimacy is the glue that holds a marriage together through life's ups and downs. It fosters trust, vulnerability, and mutual support.

Relationships

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

Celine Song had too much fun as a matchmaker

Celine Song's films encourage slowing down to appreciate emotional intimacy over rapid storytelling.

fromAllsinglesandmarried

How to Rebuild Trust After Neglect in a Relationship: A Comprehensive Guide to Restoring Intimacy and Trust

Rebuilding trust after neglect in a relationship requires acknowledging the issue with honesty and creating a safe space for open conversations.

Strengthen Your Relationship in 60 Minutes

Regular relationship check-ins can improve relationship satisfaction by addressing issues early, preventing them from escalating into larger problems that threaten the partnership.

Relationships

What It Means to Feel "Chosen" by Your Partner

Feeling 'chosen' in a relationship differs significantly from simply feeling loved; mutual selection is crucial for intimacy.

fromwww.theguardian.com

This is how we do it: Even after 11 years we have sex every day, and three times isn't unusual'

Our sexual relationship is intertwined with our love for each other. It's our love language.

Relationships

fromAllsinglesandmarried

SPARKING LOVE BEYOND THE BEDROOM: WHY ROMANTIC AFFECTION MATTERS FOR LASTING INTIMACY

Non-sexual affection is crucial for fostering intimacy and a strong emotional bond in relationships.

What Predicts Happiness in Consensual Open Relationships?

Consensual non-monogamy (CNM) includes mutual consent and can lead to deep intimacy and conversation among partners.

1-3% of committed couples are engaged in consensual non-monogamy in the U.S.

The Situationship Trap: Why We Stay in Almost-Relationships

Situationships lack commitment but involve emotional and physical intimacy, leading to confusion and anxiety.

fromwww.theguardian.com

This is how we do it: I prefer sex with someone who has erectile dysfunction'

We began meeting weekly to have sex when his partner was out, but it was never just about sex; it was about emotional connection and understanding.

Relationships

Parenting

Why 1-on-1 Time With Your Child Matters

Quality 1-on-1 time strengthens the bond with our child and increases our positive influence.

fromWIRED

Why More Young People Are Becoming 'Relationship Anarchists'

Relationship anarchists treat all connections equally, valuing emotional intimacy and satisfaction without a hierarchy.

fromThe Atlantic

2 months ago

How Far Will a Man Go to Make a New Friend?

The film Friendship explores the real struggles of male loneliness through the character of Craig Waterman.

2 months ago

The Dangers of 'Floodlighting'

Floodlighting is a phenomenon where individuals share overly intimate and emotional details too soon in dating, creating a false sense of intimacy and confusing personal boundaries.

Relationships

2 months ago

4 Relationship Milestones That Don't Get Enough Recognition

Vulnerability is key to intimacy and emotional connection in relationships.

The first argument reveals deeper emotional dynamics and attachment styles.

fromAll Singles And Married

fromNew York Post

3 months ago

Dear Abby: I've never met my long-distance boyfriend - but he's always asking for money

A long-distance relationship can thrive on emotional intimacy, but financial requests can complicate dynamics.

3 months ago

WHY HUGGING IS IMPORTANT IN MARRIAGE

Hugging plays a crucial role in enhancing emotional intimacy and connection between spouses.

4 months ago

3 Ways to Increase Intimacy When Feeling Vulnerable

Emotional intimacy fosters deeper understanding and connection, enhancing partners' overall happiness and emotional health.

Overcoming past trauma is key to developing emotional intimacy in romantic relationships.

fromNew York Post

4 months ago

Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner 'still share emotional intimacy' years after divorce: body language expert

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner exhibit emotional intimacy through their body language during a recent co-parenting outing.