Not exact matches
People from families where members do not see one another or
communicate regularly can not be expected to know much
about intimacy in relationships.
Clinical psychologist Spring, writing with her husband, draws on 20 years of experience treating distressed couples as she explains how both the unfaithful partner and the betrayed one can confront their doubts and fears
about recommitting, constructively
communicate pain and anger, restore trust, renew sexual
intimacy and forgive.
Couples who
communicate about sex generally have better sex and greater
intimacy than those who don't.
Partners may have trouble
communicating with each other
about their needs and desires in the relationship or problems can center around poor communication, trust,
intimacy, an affair, parenting differences or even in - law relationships.
The goal is to create
intimacy by discovering where their issues originated and teaching them how to
communicate effectively
about them.
During this session, couples will dialogue
about expectations, how to maintain a fun and healthy relationship, discuss sexual
intimacy wants and needs, how to maintain a long - term partnership and how to
communicate as a couple for life.
If you believe in your marriage, trust each other, and
communicate well with one another
about the issue of lack of sleep in your lives, sleeping apart won't hurt your marital
intimacy.
In regards to
intimacy, not only is it important to discuss physical needs and desires, but it is also important to
communicate openly
about what isn't working in the marriage, or what a partner would like to see more of in their relationship.
There are many emotional aspects to sexual
intimacy, and acknowledging and
communicating about those can increase closeness and sexual satisfaction.
Even couples who typically
communicate effectively and are clear
about their emotional needs struggle with moments of misunderstanding and a breakdown of
intimacy.
Secure Attachment: Individuals with secure attachment tend to have a greater level of comfort with commitment, dependency, and
intimacy; have an easier time
communicating about relationship issues and challenges; and share feelings and seek out support.
As a marriage and family specialist, I am passionate
about helping loved ones learn to
communicate lovingly and honestly to build
intimacy.