Relationship Advice 179: Reconnecting Sexual Intimacy In Your Relationship
Dec 26, 2018
Brian Gleason, a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience, shares his expertise on maintaining sexual intimacy in long-term relationships. He discusses the natural decline of erotic energy after the initial phase of romance and offers practical strategies to keep intimacy alive. Brian emphasizes the importance of open communication and intentionality when exploring desires with partners. He also provides insights on navigating vulnerabilities in sexual discussions, making relationships more fulfilling as they evolve.
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Early Relationship Sexual Energy
- Sexual intensity is naturally high in the first six months to a year of a relationship due to neurochemicals.
- After this eros period, the relationship often shifts to a nesting phase where sexual energy tends to diminish.
Nurturing Erotic Relationship
- Prioritize your erotic relationship actively as life demands increase.
- Reignite attraction by noticing and appreciating your partner's appearance over several days.
Four Relationship Types Affect Intimacy
- A relationship consists of four types: business, erotic, play, and emotional.
- Imbalance, especially too much focus on business, can diminish sexual intimacy.
