Self-care, respect, letting go of control, receiving, vulnerability, and gratitude — who can argue with that!? Over the next few weeks, I will discuss each of the SIS and share why I believe that every woman who desires more intimacy and connection with a man needs to master these six skills.18 Sept 2019
What are the skills of intimacy?
- Skill #1: Do at least three things a day for your own pleasure.
- Skill #2: Relinquish control of people you cannot control.
- Skill #3 -Receive gifts, complements and help graciously.
- Skill #4 Respect the man you chose.
What are the stages of intimacy?
- Deliberate practice.
- Stage One Honeymoon/Exclusive Bonding.
- Stage Two Conflict/Power Struggle/Differentiating.
- Stage Three Practicing Creating Partnership/Respecting Differences.
- One word of warning!
- Stage Four Reconnecting/Rapprochement.
- Stage Five Mutual Interdependence.
How do you develop intimacy skills?
- Make it a point to show your appreciation.
- Make an effort to learn about each other.
- Set aside time for each other.
- Unplug and focus on each other.
- Show physical affection (even without sex)
- Tackle a project together.
- Talk about what intimacy means to you.