Let’s get one thing straight. Intimacy between two people in a relationship doesn’t always automatically mean sex. It’s very important for couples in love to understand this point. Yes, the act of sex is a very intimate undertaking for two people.
But it’s always important to note that intimacy is not defined by sex alone. A couple with high levels of intimacy in their relationship doesn’t rely on sex along to build their intimacy between the two of them. After all, true intimacy is about the maintenance and cultivation of a personal bond that two people have with one another.
So couples who don’t have sex as often as others can still have higher levels of intimacy in their relationship – because their intimacy is manifested through other means. And if you’re curious to know just how you can help improve the intimacy in your relationship without having to have sex, then this article is perfect for you. Let us count the ways:
1. Talk about anything and everything under the sun.
Communication. This is self-explanatory. The more that you talk to one another, then the more that you find out about each other.
2. Be tolerant of each other’s differences and disagreements.
You are bound to have your fair share of disagreements. And that’s fine. What isn’t okay is if you let these disagreements drive you apart. You can still be intimate with one another by developing a healthy tolerance for each other’s difference.
3. Pay attention to the little things.
A huge bulk of it really relies on being able to find the meaning and depth of the little things that make up your relationship. It’s being able to find the value of the small stuff that you do consistently on a daily basis. The good morning greetings, the running of errands, the random hugs and cuddles, the goodbye kisses. These are all seemingly little things that, when accumulated over time, can really bring two people closer together.
4. Support one another every step of the way.
Always be supportive of one another. Being each other’s number one cheerleader can go a long way for your intimacy.
5. Put in the extra effort whenever you can.
Never be complacent. Complacency is one of the greatest enemies of intimacy in a relationship. Always put in the effort in your relationship. And whenever you can, put in some extra effort. Show your partner that you are always willing to go the extra mile.
6. Have fun and refreshing dates often.
Never underestimate just how important it is for you to have fun and refreshing dates often. Dates are great because they give the both of you the opportunity to really connect and bond with one another in a more conducive setting. You are given the opportunity to just spend quality time with one another and you get to temporarily block out all of the world’s problems.
7. Never be withholding of compliments and praises.
Even the simplest compliment will be enough to bring the two of you closer together as a couple. Never be withholding of your compliments. Show your partner just how much you are impressed by them.
8. Find other special ways in which the both of you can truly be intimate with one another.
At the end of the day, it’s really about what the two of you want to do with your relationship. You know your relationship best and so you have to take it upon yourselves to find ways to really get closer to one another. This article is a great starting point, but the special things that you come up on your own will be more meaningful.
Final thoughts:
It’s really not just all about the grand gestures. You don’t always have to be so extra. You don’t have to be traversing off in faraway lands and seeing amazing landmarks all over the world. You don’t have to be breaking your bank account by buying each other lavish gifts and luxurious items. That’s not what luxury is. Luxury is the commitment that the two of you make to get closer to one another; to really strengthen your relationship; to help your love reach its maximum potential.
So really try out all of the things that you’ve just read on here. And try to add to the list yourself. These are only a few tips and tricks of the trade. But ultimately, it’s the two of you who have the final say. You are the only ones who can control the level of intimacy in your relationship. And you really have to make the most of it. You have already taken the first step by clicking on this article.
You have already shown the initiative. You have already made the first move. And now it’s your job to see things through. It’s your job to get it done. Even something as simple as clicking on relationship articles like this is really good for your relationship.
So make sure that you give your relationship the space and the support that it needs to grow into itself. And continually work at trying to bridge the gap between the two of you.
