Intimacy.
I'm just going to leave that hanging there for a sec. Does that word make you feel awkward? Or Uncomfortable?
Well, it shouldn't. Intimacy, the meaningful, personal connection between people, is something that we as humans all need to survive and thrive. And yet, despite this, cultural norms for so many years have lionized the idea of a "tough guy," someone who shuns their emotions and vulnerability and takes life in the chin. So much so that the word intimacy is more often than not conflated with sex when it's spoken of.
It's time for a change. Jim Young is an executive coach and author of "Expansive Intimacy: How "Tough Guys" Defeat Burnout," and he is here to share his thoughts on overcoming the stigma around intimacy and how we can all live more content and connected lives.
No More Mondays