"Genuine intimacy, like sexual, emotional or intellectual compatibility, is one of those rare quirks of fate that can occur imperceptibly at the beginning of a relationship. It can also slip away just as easily later on. After the initial passion of new love, the decision to wed hopefully stems from a rational confluence of reason and emotion. Uncertainty can spring from any number of emotions, from the enormity of a lifelong commitment and the staggering logistics of planning a wedding to the natural capacity for self-doubt. A delicate effort is required to nurture closeness throughout the engagement."
TO CONSIDER Walking
• The destination is unimportant. Taking a walk means carving out a bit of time for one another. • Walking is a simple way of reconnecting and confiding. • Early in a relationship, a quiet walk can be a prelude to romance.
• Walking still remains one of the most natural ways to create intimacy. • During the frenzy of the engagement, walking might provide the only opportunity to steal some time alone.
Eating
• There is an undeniable link between eating and intimacy. • It could be a hamburger in a diner, Chinese take-out at his place or scrambled eggs at home. • An interruption in the day's routine allows time to share food and conversation provides a perfect escape. • Whether it's a quiet lunch for two, drinks before joining others for dinner or cooking for each other, eating as a couple has always been a part of courtship.
Bathing
• Bathing presents an ideal occasion to experience a deeper kind of intimacy. • Something about water sustains calmness and trust. • In the privacy of the moment, words are not always necessary to express feelings. • The tranquility of bathing encourages openness, relaxation and the inclination to connect.
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vera provided great pointers for keeping the romance alive!
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