Connecting with people is the true foundation of developing true lasting intimacy in any relationship. In this podcast I discuss the 5 elements that create the strongest bonds between the people we connect with and love. How we connect to others determines the strength of the relationship. Intimacy is not just physical, its begins within and is spiritual. Emotional intimacy is the connection between two people that involves giving the other your absolute undivided attention. It is strengthened by listening to your partner and being listened to. It's is about being honest about your feelings. Say the things that are hard to say with thoughtfulness and love. "I'm hurt, this scares me, I love you, I miss seeing you." Simple and honest communication. Know what you feel and communicate if from a place of "I" instead of "you."
Allow yourself to be vulnerable because although being vulnerable is scary, it deepens intimate connections between two people. If you are trying to protect yourself, you're not being emotionally intimate. You have to allow your heart to be exposed. There's a freedom in being emotionally naked. It's being rooted in your truth. It's honoring the intimate connection with yourself!
