Gay Men Going Deeper

When Attraction Fades

Dec 25, 2025
Explore the shifting nature of attraction in long-term relationships. Discover the four types of intimacy that can replace fading desire. Hear personal stories that illustrate how growth and change can impact attraction over time. Learn practical tips to reignite connection, like trying new experiences and taking intentional space. Understand that sexless marriages can thrive when both partners bond emotionally. Join for an honest conversation on nurturing desire and keeping the spark alive!
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INSIGHT

Attraction Evolves, Not Always Ends

  • Attraction often changes rather than disappears, and other types of intimacy can become more important over time.
  • Balancing physical, emotional, intellectual, and experiential intimacy sustains long-term attraction.
ADVICE

Cultivate All Four Intimacies

  • Try to cultivate the four intimacy types: physical, emotional, intellectual, and experiential to deepen connection.
  • Use experiential intimacy like new shared activities to build novelty and closeness.
ADVICE

Break Routines With New Shared Experiences

  • Break routine by trying new activities together, even small changes like a new restaurant or recipe.
  • Create a shared bucket list and aim to complete experiences monthly or yearly to reignite attraction.
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