1. Small distances
The proximity does not go abruptly, but little by little-due to incredited, resentment, routine fatigue. When we cease to share our thoughts, keep emotions inside, replace live communication on duty phrases. "How is the day?" - "Fine". And that's it. Each time we choose to keep silent when something hurts, we seem to put a brick in the wall with each other.

2. Fear to be incomprehensible
Sometimes we cease to be open because we are afraid of the reaction of the partner. "What if he will not understand?" - "What if I seem weak?" - And we are hiding behind masks. But masks do not know how to hug. And every day it is more and more difficult to shoot them.

3. Dependence on the form, not the essence
We can continue to live together, eat at the same table, sleep in the same bed - and at the same time lose each other. Because intimacy is not a geography, but an emotional connection. And if there is no emotional inclusion, there is no interest in the world of another person, then even the touch becomes empty.

How to return intimacy?

The most important thing is to understand that proximity is not restored automatically. But it can be returned - step by step.

-Speak for real. Not only about household. Share fears, desires, memories. Even if it seems that the partner will “not understand” - perhaps he has long been waiting for this conversation.
- Create space for heat. Not only in words, but also in actions. Small signs of attention, sincere touches, a look in which there is interest, not a habit.
- Listen, not just hear. Sometimes a person speaks not in words, but in silence. It is important to be attentive to his signals, even if they are not decorated into clear phrases.
- To spend time together is not just physically, but by soul. Joint walks, an evening without phones, simple conversations before going to bed - this creates anew what can be lost.

The proximity is a fragile bridge that can be repaired. She does not disappear forever if both want to return it. And even if the path back is not easy, it is worth it. Because at the end of this path - again "we." Real. Not distant and alienated, but warm, alive, seeing each other not only with eyes, but also with their hearts.