{"id":71,"date":"2022-06-07T05:03:38","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sugarfootgrits.com\/?p=71"},"modified":"2022-07-12T06:20:14","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T06:20:14","slug":"emotional-intimacy-with-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sugarfootgrits.com\/womens-lifestyle-interest\/emotional-intimacy-with-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Build Emotional Intimacy with Your Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many couples find it difficult to build emotional intimacy. However, there are a few things you can do to help improve this aspect of your relationship. First, be open and communicative with your partner. This means sharing your thoughts and feelings honestly and openly. Second, make time for each other. <!--more-->Dedicate time each week to just spend time together without any distractions. Lastly, express your love for your partner often. Tell them how much they mean to you and why they are special to you. If you can commit to these things, you will likely see an improvement in the emotional intimacy between you and your partner.<\/p>\n<h2>How to increase intimacy in your relationship<\/h2>\n<p>One way to increase intimacy in your relationship is to spend time together doing things you both enjoy. This can be anything from cooking dinner together to taking a hike or going to the movies. Whatever it is that you both enjoy, make sure to carve out time in your schedules to do it together.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sugarfootgrits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/build-emotional-intimacy-with-partner-3.jpg\" alt=\"rekindle the passion\" width=\"840\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sugarfootgrits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/build-emotional-intimacy-with-partner-3.jpg 840w, http:\/\/www.sugarfootgrits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/build-emotional-intimacy-with-partner-3-300x168.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.sugarfootgrits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/build-emotional-intimacy-with-partner-3-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another way to increase intimacy is to share your thoughts and feelings with each other. This can be done by talking about your day-to-day experiences, sharing your hopes and dreams for the future, or simply telling each other what you love about one another. The more you open up to each other, the closer you will become.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, try to find ways to show your affection for one another through physical touch. This can be anything from holding hands to giving hugs to making love. Physical intimacy is an important part of any relationship and can help to deepen the bond between you and your partner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sugarfootgrits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/build-emotional-intimacy-with-partner-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"859\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sugarfootgrits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/build-emotional-intimacy-with-partner-2.jpg 859w, http:\/\/www.sugarfootgrits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/build-emotional-intimacy-with-partner-2-300x166.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.sugarfootgrits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/build-emotional-intimacy-with-partner-2-768x424.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Steps to rekindle the passion in your marriage<\/h2>\n<p>It is not uncommon for the passion to fizzle out of a marriage after a few years. If you find yourself in this situation, there are steps you can take to rekindle the passion.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Talk to your spouse about your feelings. It is important to communicate openly with your spouse about your needs and desires. If you are feeling disconnected from your spouse, let them know.<\/li>\n<li>Make time for each other. In today&#8217;s busy world, it is easy to let work and other obligations consume all of your time. However, it is important to make time for your relationship. Schedule date nights or weekend getaways together. This will give you quality time to reconnect with each other.<\/li>\n<li>Be affectionate. Show your spouse physical affection, such as hugging, kissing, and cuddling. This will help to build intimacy in your relationship.<\/li>\n<li>Try something new together. Add excitement to your relationship by trying something new together. This could be a new hobby or activity that you both enjoy.<\/li>\n<li>Talk about your sexual needs. It is important to talk openly with your spouse about your sexual needs and desires. If you are not satisfied with your sex life, let your spouse know and work together to find a solution.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By taking these steps, you can rekindle the passion in your marriage and keep your relationship strong for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many couples find it difficult to build emotional intimacy. However, there are a few things you can do to help improve this aspect of your relationship. First, be open and communicative with your partner. This means sharing your thoughts and feelings honestly and openly. 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