This isn't only limited to women either; men
crave emotional intimacy from their spouse too.
Men crave sexual intimacy to the same degree that women
crave emotional intimacy.
Not exact matches
And yet the majority of Christian marriage books dole out advice based on gender stereotypes: «men need adventure,» «women need security,» «men like quiet time,» «women process verbally,» «men
crave respect and control,» «women
crave love and
emotional intimacy,» «men are like microwaves,» «women are like ovens.»
Since a key ingredient for
intimacy is
emotional safety, this approach puts the connection she
craves further out of reach.
Some are comfortable (and even
crave)
emotional intimacy, while others like to avoid topics that feel too close to the bone.
No longer considered dirty words, these sites can help adults who
crave intimacy, but aren't ready to commit to an
emotional relationship.