What intimacy can help you achieve in your marriage
Phycologists posit that the desire to have a close relationship with one or more persons is one of the greatest needs of humans. This means that the need for intimacy and emotional closeness is inherent in human nature, and the desire to love and be loved provides the basis for intimacy. So then, what is intimacy?
Intimacy is a relational process in which the innermost being of a person is known by another and vice versa, meaning individuals revealing their innermost desires, feelings and thoughts to one another. Intimacy develops in marriage when the couple opens up more to each other. But where they are reticent about their personal life, the relationship falls apart. Below are some of the different forms of intimacy.
Read: Growing in intimacy
Read: Growing in intimacy
* Emotional intimacy: it is essential to the survival of any marital relationship. It engenders a sense of closeness and understanding. Here, the couple shares their emotions, including their hurts, joys and fears, and at the same time, empathizes with each other.
* Social intimacy: this type of intimacy involves couples having mutual friends. It entails couples taking, playing and praying together.
* Physical intimacy: this intimacy is an integral part of marriage. It is God's gift to help couples express their love for each other. For the Christian couple, the emphasis is on mutual respect and understanding.This form of intimacy is a deeper and more beautiful expression in the marriage union.
Read: Barriers to intimacy in marriage
Read: Barriers to intimacy in marriage
* Spiritual intimacy: Spiritual intimacy is the foundation upon which a lasting marital relationship is built. This begins when partners surrender their lives and relationship to God. It will enables them to live out their marriage relationship according to God's plan, seek to please Him in all things, submit to His direction and guidance and follow the teachings of His word.
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