When there is a high degree of safety and acceptance in a
relationship, the individuals can enjoy a deeper level of emotional intimacy
with each other. They feel free to share
their deepest feelings, fears, hopes and dreams. They feel no reluctance to withhold any part
of who they are, but find a beautiful peace in having another individual who
really knows them, understands and values them, who loves them. This kind of intimacy is wonderfully
satisfying. Sadly, many couples settle
for much less, being satisfied as good friends or acquaintances; seeking closeness
through physical intimacy, rather than emotional intimacy. But a physical relationship without the
foundation of emotional intimacy is empty, hardly satisfying at all. It is like trying to have a healthy body by
eating only candy. Healthy relationships have the best physical intimacy
because they have grown from deep, emotional closeness.
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