We talk about the 5 types of intimacy that need to be developed in order to sustain a relationship.

When it comes to a <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/soul-spirituality/relationship-advice-how-can-you-escape-the-monotonous-relationship-cycle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">relationship</a>, the first type of intimacy that usually comes to mind is physical intimacy. But according to experts, the situation goes far beyond that. Intimacy is getting to know the person you are with on multiple levels. Couples need not only a healthy sexual life, but also the feeling of being seen and understood emotionally and mentally.
Read on to learn what each form of intimacy entails, why they're important, and how you can make them present in your relationship.
physical intimacy
<a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/soul-spirituality/sacred-sex-the-path-to-true-lust" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Physical intimacy</a>, of course, includes satisfying your sexual needs, but it also includes other skin-to-skin contact, such as hugging, holding hands, kissing, massaging, and sweet and playful touches. Contact between the couple ensures the secretion of the oxytocin hormone, which also occurs during orgasm, and strengthens the bond established between them. Physical closeness, which helps create the zone of trust and desire in the relationship, also nourishes the relationship and adds fun and novelty to it. To create more physical intimacy in a relationship, you can incorporate contact into your daily routine that makes you and your partner feel good. This ritual could be actions like cuddling in the morning, laying your head on your partner's lap while lying on the couch, or holding hands while walking. To strengthen sexual intimacy, you can have honest conversations with your partner about each other's preferences and desires.
emotional intimacy
<a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/soul-spirituality/nurturing-emotional-awareness-a-crucial-life-skill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emotional</a> intimacy, which experts unquestionably put at the most important place, is based on sensitivities, trust, and honest and open communication. To lay the foundation for a stable and secure relationship, you can create incentives for emotional closeness by dedicating a certain time a week to checking in on your relationship. This time you spare for yourself will allow you to understand each other on a deeper level, talk about what is going well in your relationship, discover areas of improvement you need, and share your thoughts so that the bond between you continues to grow stronger.
intellectual closeness
Defined as mental stimulation between a couple, intellectual intimacy is about sharing your ideas and opinions. This closeness, which includes having deep and thoughtful conversations, going on museum dates, or gently challenging each other's views with arguments, is important because it prevents the stagnation of partners' learning and personal development, because it also keeps a relationship lively and interesting. To improve your intellectual closeness, experts recommend planning appointments without technological devices and talking about current issues and sharing your ideas. However, you can listen to a podcast or read the same book together and explore your reactions to them. The key is to choose intellectual activities that both parties will enjoy and feel safe sharing their true thoughts freely.
Experiential closeness
No matter how long you've been in a relationship, be sure to put adventures you plan with your partner at the top of your priority to-do list. This state, called experiential intimacy, creates a sense of connection and offers an opportunity to escape the monotony of daily life. Experiential intimacy, which keeps both parties interested and excited, prevents the relationship from becoming boring, stagnant, or predictable. For a healthy dose of experiential intimacy, experts recommend sharing a new experience two to four times a month. The definition of &ldquo;a new experience&rdquo; will of course differ for each couple. This new experience could be going on a trip together, exploring a new city, playing a game you've never played before, trying a different recipe together, or walking on a path you've never used before.
spiritual closeness
<a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/soul-spirituality/what-is-human-design-how-can-it-help-spiritual-trend" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spiritual</a> intimacy, which includes talking to each other about your spiritual beliefs and values, sharing your meditative activities and awareness, and exploring ways to strengthen trust and connection in your inner world, adds a whole new layer to the process of couples getting to know each other. Whatever way you choose to achieve this closeness, the important thing is to enter a spiritual space where you will strengthen the bond in your relationship.
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5 types of intimacy needed in a relationship

5 types of intimacy needed in a relationship

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