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Intimacy between partners is the foundation of a happy andenduring relationship. Intimacy could be described as a feeling of closeness,familiarity, and affection. The key to enhancing intimacy with your partner isto take the emphasis off the sexual act itself and focus on creating feelingsof warmth, affection, and tenderness.
Express yourself
Expressing yourself to your partner enhances every aspect ofintimacy. Being able to talk about your thoughts, feelings, desires, and concernsto your partner is one of the most potent ways to create a robust and enduringrelationship. Being honest and open with your communication is the only way tosolve problems and have a genuinely fulfilling intimate life.
Listen to your partner
Enhancing intimacy with your partner is a two-way street.Not only should you express yourself and your feelings, but you should listento your partner to create balance and harmony in your relationship. Knowingthat you can both engage in self-expression and feel safe and heard is part ofa genuine relationship. You can discover more about each of your goals,passions, likes, and dislikes, which translates into a more profound connection,both emotionally and physically.
Keep it playful
Keeping a relationship healthy requires keeping your acts ofintimacy playful. The excitement you felt at the beginning of a relationshipcan burn out without feeding the flame. Keepingintimacy playful adds that extra spark that keeps your relationship fresh andalive. Things that you can do to keep a relationship playful can be as easy as:
- Planning a fun day out that involves somethingyou both like to do
- Going out and doing something you’ve both neverdone before
- Taking a trip and trying something new
- Explore playful physical interactions throughtouching
- Playing intimate games that you both enjoy
- Find and express something you love about yourpartner every day
Adventure into new territory
Be willing to break the routine. It is easy for couples tofall into a pattern. Your sex life with your partner may be less creative andturn into a routine that requires minimal effort. Breaking out of these habitscan be as easy as planning an unexpected date or trying something new when youare engaged in intimacy. Take dance lessons and learn how to move together. Ifyou have fallen into a standard way of engaging in intimate acts, it is time torestore a feeling of excitement and pleasure by trying something new – andsurprising your partner.
Be intimate with yourself
Being intimate with yourself usually comes naturally. Gettingto know yourself, physically, mentally, and emotionally, and developingself-awareness goes a long way in becoming more intimate with yourself.
- Practice self-awareness: Get to understand whatyou like so you can better communicate your needs and desires to your partner.
- Explore your own body: Guilt and shame can oftencast a shadow over how you feel about your body. The first step to having thebody you love is to start enjoying it.
- Practice self-care: Take time to take care ofyour own needs. Taking care of yourself boosts your feelings of confidence andself-worth.
PDA (Public Display of Affection)
The easiest of all, be willing to express your love inpublic. These often unconscious acts, such as a random loving touch or a gentlepat on the behind, can enhance feelings of intimacy with your partner. Stealingkisses and creating unexpected moments of passion is part of creating yourrelationship. Showing your affection in public can be a powerful way to enhanceintimacy and add excitement to your relationship.
