I will discuss how our internalized beliefs about obligation can undermine our authentic erotic engagement. Obligations are often rooted in fear, shame, guilt, or self-doubt, which can prevent us...
How do couples maintain erotic closeness when non-sexual intimacy is inconsistent?
To have a healthy relationship, it is important for partners to find ways to stay connected even when they are...
In most cases, partners who have experienced a significant betrayal from their partner may feel that they are no longer able to maintain erotic intimacy.
This does not have to be true for...
How do couples negotiate the unseen emotional labor involved in maintaining erotic closeness?
Couples face various challenges when it comes to maintaining erotic closeness.
They must find ways...
Erotic intimacy is an essential part of every healthy relationship that requires effort and maintenance to thrive.
It can be challenging for partners who experience physical separation or...
After a period of physical or emotional separation, couples may face challenges to reestablish their erotic intimacy. This process can be complicated, but it is possible for both partners to overcome...
Erotic intimacy is an essential part of human relationships. It involves physical and emotional closeness between partners, which creates a deep bond that goes beyond just the sexual aspect.
Some...
Emotional intimacy involves sharing deep feelings and thoughts with another person while erotic intimacy is more about physical connection and sensual pleasure. This means that there are distinct...
What is intellectual intimacy and how does it differ from erotic intimacy?
Intellectual intimacy refers to the emotional connection between partners based on shared thoughts, ideas, values,...
Shared emotional language can be defined as the ability to communicate feelings and thoughts using words and nonverbal cues that are understood by both parties involved in an intimate relationship....