Relationships

Monday, February 18, 2019

Relationship Series Part-5 Emotional Intimacy more important than Physical Intimacy ...Both are required to run a successful relationship

Emotional intimacy and physical intimacy play a key role in any successful relationship.

A healthy and mature love relationship cannot exist without emotional intimacy.A relationship cannot survive without emotional intimacy because it carries the relationship in the toughest times of life.It is very important for any couple to feel safe, secure and be able to trust each other completely.One can be his or her's true self before the partner with complete trust and feel comfortable and all that can happen only if you have an emotional connect.No one can experience emotional intimacy without having 100% transparency and openness and that requires trust.And always remember in any relationship,trust is more important than love too.Active communication and sharing with each other all the feelings be it joy or sadness is crucial for emotional intensity.

Physical intimacy is also very important.It keeps alive the spark in the relationship.Physical intimacy doesn't necessarily require emotional intimacy.But if you have physical intimacy with the person you are emotionally attached, it enhances the enjoyment and satisfaction too is very high.Sex alone does not take us closer to a person.We all as humans yearn for physical intimacy, the urge to merge is there naturally.But loving a person, being emotionally connected to him or her makes physical intimacy a much better experience.

In reality, you cannot have good physical intimacy without emotional intimacy, and you cannot experience emotional intimacy without the physical component as well.At different times in life and in different situations, one of the partners can feel the need of one type of intimacy more than the other.
Initially physical intimacy plays a key role in any relationship.Later as couples age,they start favouring emotional intimacy more.You must have both types of intimacy in order to have a harmonious and happy long-term relationship or marriage.Together they will hold you together during tough times. Without these both components , your relationship doesn't only loses charm but can crumble as well.
The secret- With high emotional intensity , you will have a great sex life.

Physical intimacy is expression of love.When a relation lacks sexual chemistry and physical affection, then also it is likely to fail.It also depends on where a person keeps physical intimacy  in a person's value hierarchy.Oxytocin and dopamine realeased during sex, creates good bonding between the partner and bring them closer.
Physical intimacy is very good for health.It reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and anxiety.
Trust is built over time but it also develops due to release of oxytocin.
If you are close in bedroom, you feel closer outside too.Couples who have regular sex become more affectionate towards each other in other aspects of life too.It strengthens the bond between couples.It boosts your immune system too.Being physically intimate means not only having intercourse with one another but also sharing personal moments of closeness.This expectation brings excitement to the relationship and makes couples feel more connected.Sex gives you better sleep , relieves you of any sort of pains like headaches and reduces your chances of having heart problems.It makes you look and feel younger.The estrogen and testosterone released during sex gives your body a young and healthy glow.Physical intimacy gives any couple higher relationship satisfaction.Even a touch gives you a feeling of being cared about.Physical intimacy is much more than being sexually active.

Emotionally connected and intimate couples understand each other at a deeper level. Deep intimacy requires a higher degree of transparency and openness.You are emotionally intimate with your partner if you can share the most embarrassing moments of your life,your worst failures, feelings of inadequacy and their loftiest dreams and visions for life.You appreciate each other better and  are thankful for having your partner in your life.In a nutshell, you can share everything freely without any fear or hesitation.And when you are not hesitant, this feature also reflects in sexual intimacy and other aspects of physical intimacy.So, one night stands might not help you much for health purpose but relationships which are emotionally intimate have a higher happiness disposition, better health, feelings of security and trust gives scope for growing in career also.We all seek emotional bond,we crave for closeness, trust and comfort.The feeling of being accepted by your partner the way you are,loved by your partner, the feeling that someone cares about you, to have someone to share all good moments and joys and also sorrows together and to feel there is someone with you even in toughest times in your life -is great.Add to this emotional bonding ,the extra topping of not just good sex life but also physical intimacy , you will experience heaven on earth.
Emotional intimacy is a formula for enhanced emotional well-being and physical health as well.

Always remember, physical intimacy might not lead to emotional one but if you are emotionally intimate, your physical intimacy will be much better.

LOVE
Preeti Rawat
Preeti Ki Paathshala

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