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Intimacy includes both physical intimacy and emotional intimacy, both relating the feelings of closeness, safety, trust and transparency among partners in a collaborative relationship.
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Do You Want to Know What Intimacy is So You Can Improve All of Your Relationships? by Sandra Dawson- Community and spiritual evolution - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Jonathan EvattSince childhood I have had the memory (or "a vision of the future", if that's easier to understand) of people living in relatively small intentional communities. I say small relative to the large cities which have become increasingly the normal way of life in the past few hundred years. We might be ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - Lose Weight, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009 Lose Weight, Change Your Life Last week I asked: How would your life change if you were to lose weight and satisfy the hunger that food can't? To help answer the question, I also posed it to Keith Ahrens, the man I ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - Why are Partners Unfaithful - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Marty TashmanWhy are Partners Unfaithful Over the years I have been asked “Why did he/she do it” below are reasons that partners make the choice to go outside the marriage. This is a list of 13 of the most common reasons that people go outside of the marriage for an affair is not a justification, it is ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - Love's Perfect Questions - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Lex SisneyHave you ever noticed how the work week tends to build up a dust of separation and isolation between you and significant other? You’re doing your thing. Your partner is doing his/her thing. You’re both busy, doing your best to juggle the demands of work, home, family, kids, money, carpools, ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - A Human Without Love Is Not a Human Being - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from David SamuelA human without love is not a human being. To live without loving is merely existing, it is a robots life. To be truly alive, to live, to feel, one must have someone to love. Love must be given to someone who can receive it for the lover to feel love. If love is given to one who cannot accept ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - 3 Easy Tips To a Better Sex Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Dingane .The sex usually starts off great. It’s fresh, it’s exciting and you worship your partner. Why then does this excitement fade away? Why does the sex and the relationship fade out over time? Well, there are many reasons but keeping your sex life healthy is all about self growth. As a guy, the ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - Is the Fear of Abandonment Sabotaging Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Nick Arrizza MD RCCThe fear of abandonment can place significant stresses on a relationship. So much so that it often leads to the very outcome that is feared. Is there some way to permanently release what amounts to early life programming so as to help restore both you and your relationship to life? As mentioned ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Are Fears of Rejection Sabotaging Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Nick Arrizza MD RCCFeelings of Rejection are one of the most pervasive dark forces that destroy relationships. Where do they come from and what can one do about them? Feelings of Rejection are likely at play whenever one is unable to fully trust others to like, love, appreciate and or accept them. This creates a ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage advice: Why love is not enough--does your partner still like you? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhy is it that we have no problem lounging around in our favorite sweatpants (with the hole in the knee) and our favorite threadbare T-shirt (with the rip in the sleeve) in front of our spouse/partner, but if our friends/co-workers were on the way over, we'd change into something "decent" in a ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Responsibility of Orgasms - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Pam BabbittMost lovers want them. Some try very hard to get them. And many believe that orgasms are the only way to prove that sex was good. Like snowflakes, orgasms are uniquely beautiful, no matter how they show up. They may be earth moving, heart thumping, full body blasters, out-of-body odysseys, toe ...
Views: 14(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - "Even If You Lost the Parent Lottery, You Can Have or Find True Love" - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Sandra DawsonI lost the parent lottery. My mother was verbally abusive and my father threatened my life for 18 years. I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet today, and I am excited to be telling you how you can transform your life too. You can have true love or find true love and success in ...
Views: 14(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The truth about marriage advice and why you should be skeptical - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Richard NicastroAny couples counselor will tell you that not all marriages or relationships are salvageable—despite my best efforts (and my pro-marriage and pro-commitment attitudes), some of the couples I've counseled will still make the painful decision to end their marriage or relationship. A sad fact is ...
Views: 11(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Get Yourself off Shaky Ground – By Shaking It Up – And Improve Your Marriage Intimacy - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonWhen couples are on shaky ground, they often think that it's best to lay low and let the storm pass. They think that because they are having trouble, it would be the worst possible time to make changes. “Why shake things up when we're already on shaky ground?” they ask themselves. The truth is ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Essential Definitions for People Trying to Gain Assertiveness Skills - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Peggy FergusonAlthough most people have some pretty clear-cut notions about what assertiveness is and isn't, assertiveness is often confused with aggression. Assertiveness is not necessarily about having your will prevail over the will of others. That is actually more descriptive of aggression. Especially when ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage help: Are your arguments helping or hurting your marriage? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Richard NicastroQ: "I need some marriage advice. Is arguing bad for a marriage? My husband says it's healthy to argue from time to time but I try to avoid marital conflict at all costs. Can you shed some light on this for us?" A: Relationship conflicts are a natural part of marriage or a long-term romantic ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage Advice: Want to build a stronger marriage? Watch your mouth! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Richard NicastroHere is my marriage advice to all couples: If you want to strengthen your marriage or relationship: Watch your mouth! Marriage help: It's all about the words we choose There's an old Bee Gees song that says, "It's only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away." When you ...
Views: 27(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage Intimacy - Take the Simple Approach - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonMarriage Intimacy Doesn't Happen by Itself Many couples assume that the longer they're married, the closer they'll be to one another. They assume that marriage intimacy comes from knowing their partner well, and the better they know their partner, the more intimate they will be with one another. ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Could I be more joyous!? Could you? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Tambra HarckCould I be more joyous!? Could you? I hope your answer, like mine, is, “Yes! I could have more Joy in my life!” You see, I know that there is no “cap” on joy, except as we put there for ourselves. Raising that “cap” or set-point is possible. When you do it, each time you do it, ...
Views: 21(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Men and Intimacy: Is It Really a Fear of Intimacy? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhat is a fear of intimacy? The term "fear of intimacy" is often used to describe someone who has difficulty creating a close connection with their spouse/partner. Typically, the phrase highlights a person's struggle to become physically and/or emotionally close, and we often describe this ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage advice: Your marriage needs this simple communication strategy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Richard NicastroArguments are a regular part of Lindsey and Hector's relationship. During a recent couples counseling session, they volleyed insults back and forth with such intensity that I almost stopped the session. But then something remarkable happened: Lindsey said, "Our marriage is too important to me to ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - When The Fear of Rejection Fuels Self Sabotage In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Nick Arrizza MD RCCIf you've ever been rejected before I'm sure that somewhere inside you still harbour the wounds of that rejection. I'm also sure that you guard those wounds vigilantly. One of the most common yet destructive strategies many use is self sabotage. Here you will learn how you can begin to permanently ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - ***Do You Want to Know What Intimacy is So You Can Improve All of Your Relationships? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Sandra DawsonIf you think intimacy means having a sexual relationship like most people do, then learning the true definition of intimacy will help you in all of your relationships. The very high percentage of failed relationships is due in large part to a lack of understanding of what true intimacy is. ...
Views: 67(12 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Wanting vs. Having: Disabling Hypnotic Language - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jack EliasWanting vs. Having -- I hear it from almost every client, but hearing it from all these people at once somehow made it a fresh new phenomenon. This is one way I like to look at the problem: 1) Our subconscious mind is always listening, especially to what we say to ourselves over and over. The ...
Views: 22(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Couple Communication: Back to Basics To Improve Your Relationship and Restore Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Peggy FergusonOne of the most important tools to develop or restore communication skills is the use of “I” messages. "I" messages are not as likely to elicit defensiveness. They actually increase the probability that your message(s) will be heard. With this simple change in how you communicate with your ...
Views: 42(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Couple Communication: Overcoming Roadblocks to Communication to Maintain or Regain Your Marital Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMost people want to have a loving, committed, happy marriage. And they think they know what will make for that happy marriage. Some of the characteristics often identified as making up a stable and loving relationship include: trust, love, respect, honesty, and faithfulness, among other ...
Views: 12You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage Intimacy – Discover How to Achieve it and Maintain it - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonAsk anyone who is in a long term relationship, whether married or not, and they will tell you that these intense relationships can be hard to manage! They tell us that “it’s hard work” to keep a marriage going well and that it’s also about “give and take” and ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - "21 Things I Appreciate About You" - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Lex SisneyA close friend told me a wonderful story yesterday. I want to share it with you so you can make someone you love feel really, really good too. A husband and wife recently celebrated twenty-one years of marriage. Still deeply in love, the wife has been battling episodes of depression and it ...
Views: 51(7 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Sex Whys Versus Relationship Why - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2009 Sex Whys Versus Relationship Why Despite all our science, many men still talk about what women want as though it's beyond their comprehension. In light of new research, perhaps some of it's because men confuse what women ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Relationship help: Bring intimacy back into your relationship - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Richard NicastroCouples often seek out my relationship help or marriage advice because of difficulties with intimacy—they no longer feel a deep emotional connection with their spouse/partner. Why are so many couples struggling with emotional intimacy? In order to experience the gifts of emotional ...
Views: 48(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage help: Are you making this communication mistake? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhen couples come to me for help, the first thing I do is observe how they communicate with each other. Communication is often the gauge of the health of a relationship. There are certain effective communication principles that can help you create a more harmonious marriage or relationship; and ...
Views: 37(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Checklist of 15 Questions to Answer YES to for a Healthy and Fulfilling Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Donna ThomasYou may have read books like the "The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success" by Deepak Chopra, or "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey, or "The 10 Keys to Personal Power" by Brian Tracy. Included here is The Checklist of 15 Questions To Answer YES to for Cultivating a Healthy and ...
Views: 42(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ATTAINING LONGER, HEALTHIER SEXUAL INTIMACY - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Sadie SheafeOn occasion I meet someone who “knows it all.” These pseudo-fountains of knowledge are usually among the first to require counseling. Regardless of the type of therapy provided, all counselors, from time to time, run into someone who has a cornucopia of knowledge to impart to the therapist. The ...
Views: 26You must read the article to rate it. - THE IMPACT OF SEXUAL FULFILLMENT ON OUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Sadie SheafeFor the patient, psychotherapy is the treatment of emotional or behavioral problems designed to encourage communication of conflicts and insight into their problems; the goal being relief of symptoms and changes in behavior leading to improved functioning. Our expression, experience, and meaning ...
Views: 30You must read the article to rate it. - After the Honeymoon: Navigating the Labyrinth of a New Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Victoria Lorient-FaibishPicture this: You have met a new person recently and you are instantly “in love”. You want to spend all day and night with them. It feels as if you are drugged with this new person’s energy and you cannot get enough. You need your daily fix and will do whatever it takes to keep the feeling ...
Views: 41(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Speak Your Truth, Not Your Mind - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Jim McDonaldIt’s one-thirty in the morning and a single mother frets anxiously for her seventeen-year-old daughter to come home, anger building. Mother falls asleep on the sofa. The next day, daughter leaves for work before mother awakens. Upon returning home from work at 2:00 p.m., mother speaks her ...
Views: 42(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Tell Your Spouse You’re Not Getting Enough of “It” - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Noelle NelsonYou love your guy. He’s a sweetie, mellow, easy-going. He holds down a steady job and does his fair share of the chores – well, most of the time anyway. He’s good with the kids, doesn’t get too ripped on “guys’ night out” and still remembers your anniversary with flowers. You know ...
Views: 36(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage Help: making sense of the withdrawn husband - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhen you and your spouse/partner are locked in cycles of conflict, you probably assume you have nothing in common—especially during those times when your husband seems to shutdown emotionally and withdraw from you. However, the likelihood is that you and your mate share common threads in all ...
Views: 58(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What is Life? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Will MarreYesterday I had a pretty severe “Mohs” surgery on the left side of my face! Yes, it turns out that a lifetime of surfing comes with a downside. Having my face directly exposed to the sun for five decades is a lot like sticking your head in a microwave. When I started surfing in the 1960’s, ...
Views: 48(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Listening With The Heart - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Bart SharpI was once in relationship with a woman who was quick to become angry and would often verbally confront me with the anger. It was often for the smallest of reasons. Although I cared for this person it was painful relating in such an aggressive way. Of course I would not have attracted such a ...
Views: 43(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Romance Telepathy - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Kathy DawsonYou and your mate don’t have to be separated by land or sea to feel like you’re having a long distance relationship. Sometimes you can be living in the same house and feel miles apart. Opposite shifts, busy schedules, and fatigue can separate you. When this happens, a simple technique called ...
Views: 45(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Intimacy, Chemistry, Love & Desire - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Danish AhmedWhat is intimacy? I think it's a special feeling of closeness where we can be ourselves with each other. When we can be completely free to say whatever we want -- no matter how personal or sensitive -- then there is intimacy. What is chemistry? I think chemistry occurs when people feel a certain ...
Views: 59(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What Tempts Women to Men - 5 Things She Can't Be Able to Resist - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Mark TaylorBelieve it or not, there are actually certain things that make a woman uncontrollably attracted to a man. And to tell you frankly, it's more than just the good looks and money. That's right. It's much much more than that. You don't have to go lengths, break a leg or pop a vein to seduce her ...
Views: 54(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Break Free of Old Sexual Pain - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you think elephants never forget, consider all the things your body remembers. It remembers that you like ice cream, how to hear and see and how to feel excited, how to ride a bike, and what the tingling sensations of being in love are like-even if you haven't eaten ice cream, ridden a bike, or ...
Views: 45You must read the article to rate it. - Treat Problem, Not Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 Treat Problem, Not Symptoms Q: I am in desperate need of some advice. I feel that my marriage is going downhill fast and I want to save it. Let me tell you the story. A couple of years ago, I accidentally found ...
Views: 48(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Inner Mate: Key to Loving Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from david quigleyPerhaps you are single and looking for a love relationship. You might be married and looking for a way to make your relationship work more smoothly for you. Or you might be enduring the heartache of a painful separation. If any of these situations sounds like yours, your Inner Mate could provide ...
Views: 58(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Does She Want to Sleep With You? Her 5 Hidden Signals She Wants to Have Sex. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Mark TaylorAggressive women can have that certain effect with us men - they can turn our calm nerves into one raging, never-ending war of nerves that will keep us going all night long. So here comes the big question: does she want to sleep with you? Is she hiding codes that will make us realize that she ...
Views: 60(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 'Safe' Strategy Is Your Downfall - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 'Safe' Strategy Is Your Downfall We've all tried to put what we hoped a hot prospect would see as our "best foot" forward, while trying to hide our "worst foot." Predictably, we fall on our face. If we want an ...
Views: 38You must read the article to rate it. - Pathway to Intimacy - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Stefanie MillerNotes to Myself I report to you from within the void. I've been residing here since perhaps June or so. It has been a very sacred space but outgoing communication has been stunted. I can't seem to string a group of words together to form a sentence or complete a thought, so please bear with me ...
Views: 51(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 7 Practices of Personal Power, Exploring Point #1 - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Donna Thomas7 Practices of Personal Power: 1. Heal your Fear, Surrender in Love. 2. Be in the Present, Pay Attention. 3. Maintain a Vision that is larger than you. 4. Do what Inspires you, Take Action that is in Alignment with your Vision. 5. Take Responsibility for your Actions and your ...
Views: 64(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - DATING & MATING: A New Paradigm - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Laurie LamsonA lot of people find themselves stuck in limiting 'old school' beliefs about love and relationships, perhaps with the nagging feeling 'is that all there is?' Many of us are seeking a new paradigm for our closest relationships as we shift into a new way of thinking and being. Old-School ...
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