Many immediately think about this. Many associate intimacy with sex. Even if they know that it is not only about him. But in our minds, closeness immediately reminds us of physical intimacy with someone.
But here's the thing. You can be with someone in physical and sexual contact, and still not be close. Because true intimacy is not about touching the body. It is not related to kisses, sex, hugs. You may have all of these things, but you may not feel true intimacy … until you open your hearts and let each other in.
Intimacy is more than just touch. It means deeply knowing and understanding another person, just as he knows and understands you. This is the art of connecting on a deep level, as if you see each other's souls. It is to be free from lies, fears and limitations. It is to take off everything and be completely naked: emotionally.
Intimacy is about honesty. It is having the courage to let someone know that they are your whole world. It is being brave to love someone with all your heart. It's showing the real you. It is knowing that you are safe in his arms. It is to be free. Free to be yourself. Free to do what you feel.
That is why intimacy is so rare. Especially today.
She doesn't show up after a few light and long conversations on the first date. She does not appear in the first months of the relationship. In some cases, it does not appear even after years together. That's why it's scary. Some are not as brave as others.
And also because intimacy takes a lot of time.
You need pure, honest love, unconditional support, devotion, trust. You need to be ready to accept each other's flaws, love as you are, forgive mistakes and move on, no matter what.
Learn from mistakes and use them to strengthen relationships.