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Why you need to focus on emotional intimacy (& not just sex)
Feb 7, 2024
Sex and relationship therapist Christine Rafe discusses the complexities of intimacy beyond sex, including how to nurture emotional connections, repair intimacy after infidelity, and adapt relationships in challenging times. They emphasize the importance of emotional intimacy, diversifying support networks, and rebuilding trust through vulnerability and open communication.
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- Intimacy goes beyond physical closeness, encompassing emotional, experiential, spiritual, and intellectual connections essential for social well-being.
- Establishing trust, sharing emotions, and communication are crucial for building and maintaining intimacy in relationships, emphasizing the importance of expressing needs and desires.
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Defining Intimacy and its Importance
Intimacy encompasses various personal connections beyond just physical closeness, including emotional, experiential, spiritual, and intellectual aspects, crucial for human social well-being. Research suggests that social connectedness is vital for human survival akin to food and water, emphasizing the need for intimacy to foster a sense of closeness and connection with others.
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