When you first enter into a relationship, intimacy tends to come easily. You want to know everything there is to know about your partner and they want to know everything there is to know about you. However, as the years pass and you get busy with other responsibilities, it’s easy to lose track of each other and who you’re becoming.
If you’re feeling distant from your partner or struggling with relationship burnout, asking questions that help improve intimacy can be a great place to start. While it’s easy to equate intimacy with sex, licensed counsellor and sex therapist, Lyndsey Murray explains that intimacy goes well beyond this. “My definition of intimacy includes closeness regarding friendship, emotional vulnerability, and physical touch. Essentially, an intimate relationship can be like feeling at home, as well as erotic excitement and everything in between.”
By investing time in having deeper conversations with your partner, you not only strengthen your bond and spice up your relationship but also create an environment where it’s safe to be curious and vulnerable. As a certified relationship coach, it’s something I’ve seen for myself time and time again.
