17/02/2023
INTIMACY
When we hear Intimacy,what we often think about is s*x. While s*x or physical intimacy can be an important part of a relationship,it's not all of it.
Intimacy is the way in which we feel close,heard,and seen in our relationship,not just romantic ones. Intimacy includes emotional,intellectual,social,spiritual,behavioural and so on. Intimacy is vulnerability and openness. Intimacy is experiencing closeness,deep friendship with another while being accepted and loved for who we authentically are.
Intimacy is being open,truthful,sincere,honest with a person or people. Intimacy means being safe with another. It is the feeling that you are safe with people or a person no matter what comes up. When you realize you can tell someone your truth,when you show them yourself,your ability,your capability,your strength,your weaknesses,your tears,your smile,your downfall and your RISE.
Intimacy is when you stand in front of them Bare ( in aspect of your emotions,your feelings,your mental health,your unhealthy and healthy phases of life) and their response is "You're safe with me". That is Intimacy. Intimacy is not all about s*x.
Before you start building a relationship and having s*x,First Build Intimacy. It will make lots of things easier for you. I call it " Self-Intimacy" also known as what the ancient Greeks called "Philantia".
Be Mentally Aware💛❤