In addition, they also learned that
less physical intimacy did not lead to more physical ailments in the future.
Think about the reasons why you have less affection - is it money worries, work stress, or simply
less physical intimacy?
Not exact matches
However, as we look around today and ask what conditions seem on the whole to make for happiness in marriage, we are driven to the curious conclusion that the more «civilized people become the
less capable they seem of lifelong happiness with one partner» (p. 135) For a marriage to work requires that there «be a feeling of complete equality on both sides; there must be no interference with mutual freedom; there must be the most complete
physical and mental
intimacy; and there must be a certain similarity in regard to standards of value» (p. 143).
Intimacy is a kind of connectedness between two people that has
less to do with
physical closeness and more with knowing someone at a deep level and feeling totally accepted in their presence.
Moreover, it is
less likely to develop deep
intimacy with such a big age gap, resulting in a meaning of emptiness, where only
physical attraction can stimulate the relationship.
Feeling that emotional connection is no
less important than the
physical intimacy.
Others share essential
physical closeness through non-sexual
intimacy and have intercourse once a week or
less.