The importance of intimacy

Intimacy is very enjoyable in a relationship. It is a wonderful thing when two people are in love with each other and trust each other and enjoy regular quality time together.

It us physical and mental and emotional and spiritual.

Physical intimacy

This kind is interconnected with all the other types. If things are not going well emotionally, there won’t be a desire for physical intimacy. All four types hang together. Physical intimacy involves the other types. Particularly shown by the emotional reaction of each party after intimacy occurs.

God created us with our desires for intimacy and the first man (Adam) and the first woman (Eve) enjoyed it perfectly with each other and with their creator.

Men and women have different needs for physical intimacy. For a lot of men, this is number one on their agenda. For a lot of women, this is not number one on their agenda. Affection is. Physical intimacy can involve affection, but is not affection. Affection can be shown by physical touch or through gentle words or by doing things together. When a couple are in love, they will be willing to meet the needs of the other even if those needs don’t have a high priority for each one. For example, the woman may know that the man craves physical intimacy and she will be willing to give to him even though she doesn’t crave it as much. The man may know that the woman craves affection and he will be willing to give to her, even though he doesn’t crave it as much.

Mental

It is great when two people who are on the same mental or intellectual level get together. Sharing opinions and ideas, having discussions between two like minded people is tremendous. It is hard when one is clever and the other isn’t. Neither properly understands the other. Areas of discussion and topics of interest can’t be shared.

Emotional intimacy

This type of intimacy and the physical type are probably the most known. Being on the same emotional page has another person is wonderful. Feelings in common. Both loving the other completely. Able to share their deepest struggles and know they are safe with each other. Sympathy and empathy.

Spiritual

This is probably the greatest intimacy of all. Two people, both knowing God and growing together as children of God. Sharing spiritual discussions. Reading the Bible together. Going to church together. Praying together. God knows each of us completely and fully. He knows all our thoughts and motivations. Nothing is hidden from Him. He loves each of us more than we are able to love another because He is love. Jesus His Son suffered and died on the cross to pay the penalty due for our breaking of God’s laws. Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after dying. He is in heaven now and ready to forgive all who ask. I asked when I was 18.

Conclusion

All types of intimacy are present in a good relationship. All influence each other and together create a wonderful existence between two people. This is happiness.

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