Six Ways to Deepen Trust and Intimacy
"Creating relationship intimacy takes effort and offers many benefits, such as greater health, well-being, and improved survival by 50 percent. Despite its importance, achieving intimacy is easier said than done.
Here are six strategies to help you connect the dots between what you see and hear and what you do.
Listen to understand.
During intimate conversations, by paraphrasing the content of the message, both cognitive and emotional, you are demonstrating that you understand what was said both verbally and non-verbally. Simply feeling heard can go a long way towards improving the quality of the speaker’s emotions, which can benefit your relationship too.
Integrate.
Your understanding of that person and the situation should be intentionally and proactively applied to the larger context of your relationship.
Be curious.
When your loved one (or colleague or acquaintance) is dissatisfied or upset by your behavior, recognizing and honoring their truth is only the first step. Seeking clarity on which part of the recognition, in this case, really matters to them can help you successfully navigate similar situations in the future.
Anticipate.
Take ownership.
Just because someone expresses a wish or desire to you, it is not your obligation to fulfill it. If complying with a request will make you feel angry or resentful, it will likely do more harm than good in the long run.
Keep learning and practicing.
Your loved one may be too uncomfortable or unable to clearly articulate their feelings and needs. You may have to use empathy, detective skills, and your spidey-sense to observe their behavior, feelings, and words conveyed around this topic. Be particularly attentive to what is said and done in interactions with others."
@comfortableNight4463
Great article!
An other way is to practice vulnerability :)💛💫
@innateJoy9602 Yes. It's important in creating meaningful connections! Thanks for sharing!