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Developing Intimacy

Posted in Close Companions, Conversation Starters, Exercises, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help, Sex and Intimacy by on January 24, 2017

Respond to the following questions individually and then share your responses with your partner. 1. What things am I aware of that make me feel close and intimate with my partner? 2. What things am I aware of that hinder our intimacy? 3. […]

Intimacy: Shared Privacy

Posted in Close Companions, Conversation Starters, Exercises, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help by on January 24, 2017

One simple and useful definition of intimacy is "shared privacy". David Olson, co-founder of Prepare-Enrich, family specialist and member of Better Marriages Advisory Board, has identified seven aspects of marital intimacy. Consider your own relationship and score each area from 1-5, […]

Intimacy: Where Are We?

Posted in Close Companions, Conversation Starters, Exercises, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help by on January 24, 2017

These questions will explore the degree of intimacy you experience in your relationship and identify where you would like to grow. Read the statements individually and then share your responses with your partner and discuss together. Elaborate on each of these ten […]