How to cultivate intimacy in your relationship
If you feel like your relationship could benefit from more intimacy, there are several things you can do to foster it. The following are tips for developing different kinds of intimacy.
Communicate openly and honestly
Effective communication is crucial for building and maintaining intimacy in a relationship. Without open and honest communication, misunderstandings can arise, trust can be broken, and intimacy can be difficult to maintain. In a study on the importance of quality time in relationships, researchers concluded that “couples who spend a larger proportion of their time together talking reported greater satisfaction, perceived more positive qualities in their relationships, and experienced greater closeness”.
To cultivate effective communication, try to listen actively to your partner and express yourself clearly and honestly.
