By Acamea Deadwiler — 2020
There are at least four types of intimacy that don't involve sex or touch at all—but are just as impactful in a romantic partnership.
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My husband and I grope each other constantly. I don’t think a day goes by without at least one of us copping a feel. I say this proudly because after almost 20 years of being together, we are still hot for each other. And I don’t see any reason to hide this from our kids.
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Couples are having less sex these days than even in the famously uptight ’50s. Why?
Don’t wait for the most convenient time to rebuild intimacy. You’ll be waiting a long time.
The very qualities that lead to greater emotional satisfaction in peer marriages, as one sociologist calls them, may be having an unexpectedly negative impact on these couples’ sex lives.
Relationships that are successful tend to take the attitude: "How can I help you?" "How can I enrich your life?" "How can I be a better husband to you," if it's a marriage. "How can I be a better wife to you?" And what we want to do is to enhance each other's lives.
Emotional intimacy is the foundation of any solid relationship. Here are a few things you can do to improve the connection you have with your partner.
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Sometimes intimate moments can be life-changing and this is worth exploring.
If you have ADHD, you might find it hard to date, make friends, or parent. That’s partly because good relationships require you to be aware of other people's thoughts and feelings. But ADHD can make it hard for you to pay attention or react the right way.
Not surprisingly, the romantic lives of autistic adults are just like those of neurotypical adults: never easy.
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