In any kind of relationship, it’s always important to establish intimacy between the two people in it. However, there are many forms of intimacy and most relationships tend to only focus on the physical kind. It’s always important that we are able to focus on building a holistic approach to intimacy in the relationship.
And that means that we have to give ample time, effort, and energy into all forms. One of the most important forms of intimacy is emotional intimacy. And make no mistake about it. It’s just as important as having physical intimacy in the relationship.
If you’re curious as to how you can build emotional intimacy with one another in your relationship, then just continue to read on until the end of this article.
When you want to build a strong connection with your partner, you have to take a habitual approach to it. It can’t be just a single grand gesture that you rely on. You have to be able to really grind it out.
You have to put the effort into it every single day that you’re together. And how do you do that? Well, it all starts with figuring out what good habits actually lead to strengthening the emotional intimacy in your relationship.
Practice the habits that are going to be listed on here and you’re sure to get closer to your partner.
1. Give one another a kiss before going to bed.
It might seem like a very simple and menial task but it actually does so much to strengthen the bond and intimacy in a relationship. Whenever you make it a habit to kiss each other before you go to bed, you are essentially saying that you want to end each night on a high note.
2. Think of different ways to say “I love you” to your partner.
You don’t always have to say “I love you” to your partner to tell them that you love them. You can actually do so much more to make them feel your love in meaningful and romantic ways. Try to think outside of the box. Be as romantic as possible. Your partner is always going to appreciate it.
3. Always make the most of the time you have together.
A lot of people think that the more time they spend with their partner, the stronger the relationship is going to be. However, that isn’t always the case. There are so many couples who spend lots of time together and yet, they don’t become closer. It’s much more important to have “quality” time instead.
You are always going to want to find reasons to really connect as a couple. And sometimes, that means bonding over shared interests and passions whenever you can. If you find something that the both of you can be passionate in, then try to capitalize on that. It gives you something to work on together.
5. Try attending a relationship workshop or seminar.
You might think that it’s corny to attend relationship workshops or seminars. And that might really be the case. But it couldn’t hurt to try it. You never know what you’re going to get out of it. The both of you might end up getting closer as a result of doing something together.
6. Do nice things for your partner.
It never hurts to be doing nice things for your partner. And if you’re lucky enough, you have a grateful partner who is always going to show your appreciation and gratitude for everything that you do in the relationship. Know that your efforts to be nice are never going to be wasted on anyone. It makes the person you’re with feel more comfortable with you.
7. Learn to love yourself.
You have to learn to love yourself. When you do so, you are subconsciously giving your partner the permission to do the same. The more that you love yourself (without being completely selfish and narcissistic), the more that your partner is going to love you as well.
8. Police your partner whenever necessary.
Call out your partner whenever they are engaging in destructive habits. They might get upset at you at first. But once they see that you’re only calling them out because you are genuinely concerned about them, you will end up getting closer as a couple.
9. Always communicate using whatever platforms you can.
These days, communication becomes so easy. Yes, nothing can replace a good face-to-face conversation. But you shouldn’t limit yourselves to that either. Engage in video chats. Text one another. Call each other on the phone from time to time. Mix things up and strengthen your communication game.
10. Plan out your dates.
Don’t be so content to just have dinner at a restaurant for a date. Try to really mix things up. Make an effort to plan your dates out so that you make the most of the time you have together.
