So think twice before going outside of
the relationship for intimacy.
Sex and porn, what is acceptable, desirable or negotiable in
the relationship for intimacy and closeness?
Not exact matches
Conversational commerce is an unparalleled opportunity
for brands to build highly valuable and valued personal
relationships with consumers and use this new - found
intimacy to drive brand preference and affiliation.
I have known one too many single Christians who have struggled with their
relationship with God because they are told that God is only one who could fill all of their longings
for intimacy when all the while God made humanity to be in loving
relationship with another.
In Chapter 9, Matthew makes a strong case that being created in the image of God can not uniquely be tied to heterosexuality and points to the Trinity to show that part of being created in the image of God is longing
for intimacy and
relationship.
12, no. 4) Following Martin Buber, they point to the limits of
intimacy as a norm
for personal
relationships, emphasizing that it «can not be willfully induced or long sustained.»
When couples show up to marriage counseling with
intimacy problems, you can almost always be sure than one or the other has departed from the proper perspective and begun using their spouse or using seex as a bargaining chip
for power or control in the
relationship.
It is well to remember that
intimacy can exist in a
relationship —
for example, a friendship — without physical contact of any kind.
As pointed out in Chapter 3, a key factor in the successful resolution of the
intimacy crisis is the possession of a firm sense of personal identity as a foundation
for intimate
relationships.
It is healthy
for engaged couples to broaden their
relationship by exploring many dimensions of sharing — intellectual, aesthetic, creative, work, commitment, and spiritual
intimacy can be added, in addition to the usual pattern of emotional, recreational and romantic relating.
The firm sense of personal identity which is a prerequisite
for intimacy in marriage and sexual
relationships, is also strengthened and affirmed by experiences of interacting constructively with a person of the complementary sex.
There are changes in the
intimacy pattern in the various stages of the marriage, but there is also a tendency
for the couple to maintain a general continuity of
relationship style over the years.
Younger generations treat sex not as the pinnacle of
intimacy but as a first gateway through which all potential
relationships must pass
for screening before proceeding onward or not toward some ultimate plane of closeness.
Only then can the
relationship between God and God's people be of such direct
intimacy as to make the pious attempt of others to serve as intermediaries seem like a meddling intrusion upon married love: «No longer shall each man teach his neighbor and each his brother saying «Know the Lord,»
for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest.»
A proposed revision to the new DSM, due out next year, lists the following as a mild impairment of interpersonal
intimacy, and thus a criterion
for the neurotic / personality disorders: the patient has the «[c] apacity and desire to form intimate and reciprocal
relationships, but may be inhibited in meaningful expression and sometimes constrained by any intense emotion or conflict.
This can happen as a result of planned and persistent effort, choosing the goals that attract both and planning strategy
for moving toward them, remembering that there needs to be a balance among the various dimensions of
intimacy in order to enrich the
relationship and prevent any one facet of the
relationship from being overloaded.
Those who find themselves in the position of being single and celibate can find comfort and hope in a
relationship with a God who longs
for intimacy with his creation, Wesley says.
The commitment of each partner to the other and to the
relationship over time, «
for better or
for worse,» is essential to the development of
intimacy.
To avoid being mistaken
for gay, these days many self - proclaimed straight people — men especially — settle
for superficial associations with their comrades and reserve the sort of costly
intimacy that once characterized such chaste same - sex
relationships for their romantic partners alone.
For many couples, these are years which bring the rich fulfillment of time - tested
relationship, rejuvenated
intimacy, and lusty, reawakened sex.
The studies reported in Infants in Institutions» make it clear that simply providing good physical care without opportunities
for strong emotional attachments to meaningful adults permanently cripples the child in his ability to establish
relationships of
intimacy and trust.
As a husband and wife in their own struggle
for intimacy become open to their own feelings, and their
relationship deepens, the children will automatically be affected by it.
There are several kinds of parent - child
relationships which are often mistaken
for parent - child
intimacy.
For this reason a reasonably need - satisfying marital (or other adult - to - adult) relationship is a prerequisite for healthy parent - child intima
For this reason a reasonably need - satisfying marital (or other adult - to - adult)
relationship is a prerequisite
for healthy parent - child intima
for healthy parent - child
intimacy.
How can couples maintain a creative
relationship within which the needs of each of us
for distance, autonomy, and personal growth are balanced with our need
for intimacy?
Young adults in general are deeply involved in the quest
for greater
intimacy in their
relationships.
That has enabled me to actually remain chaste
for years because my needs
for intimacy are met through rich
relationships with both men and women, which didn't happen when I was disconnected out of fear.
Jesus longs
for relationship and
intimacy with you.
Still, Manson's solution
for his self - proclaimed
intimacy issues is the usual suspect — a romantic
relationship.
Touched Out While a mother's wonderful
intimacy with her baby is very fulfilling, it can replace her need
for a sensual
relationship with dad.
She quite explicitly admits that she doesn't have the «right» answers
for people when it comes to reconciling
intimacy and eroticism over the long haul or reviving a flatlined sex life — a common problem in long - term
relationships.
This nursing
relationship and
intimacy between mother and baby that follows plays an important part role in establishing a lifelong basis
for the feelings of pleasure, satisfaction, and contentment.
One of the possible causes is that materialism crowds out other life priorities and creates a scarcity of time
for other
relationship priorities such as communication, conflict resolution and
intimacy.
Although we use grooming in intimate
relationships, the very
intimacy of the activity makes it ineffective as a tool
for...
An important implication of the study's findings are that as physicians and counselors discuss PrEP with MSM in steady
relationships, Gamarel said, they should consider that a desire
for intimacy in the
relationship appears to be a prime motivation.
An extramarital
relationship perfectly avoids the threat of
intimacy in a sexual
relationship, whereas the narcissist actually craves and longs
for the
intimacy that was lacking in his insecure early attachment to his parent, and may very well be lacking in his current
relationship with his wife.
Everything revolves around intention; as a couple, create an intention
for making love so that sexual
intimacy becomes a powerful, beautiful and transcendent form of communication within your
relationship.
After all, there are a wealth of topics that are crucial to developing a healthy sex - positive attitude: love, pleasure, empathy, consent, sexual assertiveness, diversity and preferences, self - image, gender stereotypes, respect
for all, boundaries, healthy
relationships,
intimacy, safety and trust.
It can be challenging to find the time and stimulate the mood
for sex and
intimacy in your romantic
relationship sometimes, and that can lead to feeling increasingly disconnected from each other over time.
Her dynamic style, passion and enthusiasm is particularly engaging
for those dealing with
intimacy issues and
relationship challenges, or those simply hanging on to un-asked questions about sex in
relationships.
For more on Tara, find out what bedroom essentials she can't live without and how yoga can help create
intimacy in your
relationship.
In my
intimacy coaching work, one of the main principles I emphasize is using your
relationship as a vehicle
for growth.
Think
for a moment about the
intimacy and sexual fulfillment that might be missing from your
relationship because of this mindset.
The high stakes of
intimacy in long - term
relationships mixed with the inaccurate beliefs about female sexuality we face from all sides make
for a volatile combination.
«By aiming
for intimacy every day, we had to take ownership of our
relationship.»
Experiencing
intimacy in your
relationship, believe it or not, is sometimes a result of fighting
for what you believe in — even if your partner doesn't see things the same way.
Reading books and watching shows and flicks as a couple was associated with greater
intimacy and confidence in the
relationship — and the link was strongest
for participants who had fewer mutual friends with their partners, the researchers found.
Of course, psychological barriers and
relationship must be addressed in all cases of low libido, but many individuals report a healthy, loving
relationship without the desire
for physical
intimacy.
«By teaching us how to take full responsibility
for ourselves in
relationship, Inner Bonding helped us move from codependency toward real
intimacy.
I feel like sometimes in long lasting
relationships, people forget that regular
intimacy (outside the bedroom) is a great way to maintain your closeness and fondness
for each other.