Physical touch enhances intimacy and creates a deeper connection in a relationship, adding to its overall experience.
Maintaining a good relationship requires daily effort, honest communication, and the willingness to address flaws and navigate challenges together.
Deep dives
Importance of Physical Touch in Relationships
Physical touch is an important aspect of a relationship as it enhances intimacy and creates a deeper connection. While it should not be the sole priority, physical touch adds to the overall experience of a relationship. It allows individuals to feel comfortable and be themselves, fostering a sense of security and trust. Being physically close to someone can bring a relationship to the next level, making it more fulfilling and satisfying.
The Complexity of Relationships
Maintaining a good relationship requires effort and work. It is a daily decision to choose to love each other and commit to the growth and improvement of the relationship. Both partners need to be willing to work on themselves and on the relationship, addressing flaws and being open to change. Relationships are a continuous process that demands honest communication, compromise, and the ability to navigate challenges and conflicts together.
Playing Hard to Get vs. Being Genuine
Playing hard to get can be seen as a game and is not advisable in building honest and meaningful connections. It is better to be direct and authentic in expressing interest or attraction towards someone. Honesty and transparency create a solid foundation for a relationship, allowing both individuals to be themselves, without having to play games or manipulate each other's feelings.
Effortless Relationships and Individuality
A good relationship should feel effortless in the sense that both partners should be able to be their true selves and feel comfortable around each other. It should not require constant effort to be someone else or pretend to be someone you're not. However, this does not mean that relationships do not require work. They demand continuous effort, mutual understanding, and a willingness to grow together, particularly in addressing issues and making each other happy.
Kristen Lam (@kristengracelam) and I met in LA two years ago, and we got the chance to reconnect here in New York. We went IN on all the fun dating questions - is there such thing as "the one"? Does playing hard to get work? How important is sex in a relationship? As always, if you have any questions you want us to discuss, send them my way on Instagram (@estherys) 🤓P.S. Thank you Athena Club for sponsoring this episode! For 20% off your first order, use code ONTHEFLOOR at https://www.athenaclub.com/. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD
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