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THE 5 TYPES OF INTIMACY
We know from the previous blog post what intimacy means — if you are a new reader, welcome. You can check out the previous post here. So today, here are the different types of intimacy as promised. Let’s begin!
PHYSICAL INTIMACY
This type of intimacy is the least in my book because people can manipulate it with little effort. Yes, this intimacy involves physical touch like hugs, handshakes, pecks and the big bad wolf itself; sexual intercourse. When we love someone, we often want to hug, hold hands or kiss them. These are physical things that help us feel close to our partners, but they’re not the only things that matter. Just like a flower needs water and sunlight to grow, relationships need other things to be strong and healthy. If we only focus on the physical parts of a relationship, it won’t feel as real or as special. We need to find other ways to connect with our partners too, like talking, sharing our feelings, and spending time together.
