... maintain their intimacy through crisis and boredom as through times of joy and excitement. Intimacy that surfaces only in good times is a fleeting and unreliable form of closeness. Make it real!
Honesty, Setting limits of self-disclosure is ok -deceit is not! Deliberate deception undermines the quality of information that is being given - which means it undermines intimacy. Be real!
Empathy, is the ability to understand and relate to someone's feelings and point of view. Empathy helps avoiding bickering attitudes. Be kind!
Tenderness, One of the most neglected aspects of intimacy is the expression of verbal and physical tenderness. Use your love to touch each other!

Get creative, be involved, be aware and surrender to intimacy!
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