Tips To Use Intimacy To Improve Your Relationship

Every couple longs for a love that lasts a lifetime. For some, this dream becomes a reality, and for others, it may come to an end. Couples will at times find the initial stages of the relationship to be full of compatibility and patience, but lose sight of these qualities further down the road. No couple is exempt from this process, though some will seemingly glide through the rough patches more easily than most. Maintaining intimacy in a relationship is not an easy task, but the benefits of continued intimacy are endless. Practicing this skill early on can form a solid foundation for your relationship. And never fear: even several years into a relationship, a couple who focuses on enhancing and increasing intimacy can achieve love that lasts.

Couples who regularly practice becoming emotionally and physically aware of one another often report feeling a greater sense of confidence in one another and in the relationship. Closeness can be defined in two ways. The first is physical closeness; in a relationship, it is vital to maintain physical connection. This does not have to be sexual in nature to enhance the connection between two people. The second way it can be defined in is-social or emotional closeness. This kind of intentional connection enables a couple to maintain intimacy from a distance at times when physical touch or closeness is not an option. It is this second form that allows long distance relationships to be successful.

Using intimacy to enhance your relationship is not a skill that comes easily. Practice makes better! You and your partner will likely never achieve perfection; we are all human and act selfishly at times. However, engaging in intentional behaviors on a day-to-day basis creates a foundation of trust. How much more confident would you feel in your relationship if you knew your partner’s intentions were focused solely on you and maintaining the intimacy between you? Evaluate the ways you and your partner show one another value and appreciation. Making slight adjustments may be challenging, but can prove to be significant in creating a love that lasts.