22. Deeper and Deeper: Building Emotional Intimacy

We previously talked about the concept of interpersonal vulnerability and why it can be harder for gay men to open up to a significant other. However, connection is an integral part of life—especially when it comes to romantic relationships.

In this episode, we’re going deeper by discussing the importance of connecting with your partner through building emotional intimacy.

Additional Resources:

• Emotional Intimacy, Sexual Desire, and Sexual Satisfaction Among Partnered Heterosexual Men
• How to Build Emotional Intimacy with Your Partner — Starting Tonight
• Development and Validation of the Emotional Intimacy Scale
• Experts Explain What Emotional Intimacy in a Relationship Actually Looks Like
• Gay Men & Our Desire for Deep Connection
• Couple Communication, Emotional and Sexual Intimacy, and Relationship Satisfaction
• 05. Interpersonal Vulnerability: Overcoming the Fear of Rejection

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