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Fix Relationship Problems With Two Keys To Intimacy

Intimacy has been studied over time in relationships. Is there more or less of it as the relationship continues? These studies look at various intimacy measures like touch and physical proximity, among other issues. Unsurprisingly, these studies find that the experience of intimacy decreases over time.

This means what you probably already know from experience. The longer you are in a relationship, sometimes the less intimate you feel. It can end up where you feel like you are roommates more than lovers.

However, it doesn't have to be this way. There are lots of things you can do to keep the intimacy thriving in your relationship. Here are two simple things you can do every day to actually improve your experience of intimacy:

Intimacy Factor One: Small talk. The more, the better! Surprisingly, studies demonstrate that the more small connective talk couples have, the greater the satisfaction they report in their relationships. And, the more small talk couples had, the less they fought about other issues. So talk about your day and your little observations and listen to your mate as they do also.

Small talk is simple but we can get out of practice in our love life. We think our mate won't want to hear what we have to say, or we think we already know everything about them so why ask about their day. But it is simple sharing about your thoughts and observations about the day, and listening to your mate share theirs.

Intimacy Factor Two: Physical contact. Studies found that physical contact between mates decreases over time between partners, accompanied by a decrease in their experience of intimacy. So do these easy things: hug or touch your partner in a positive way six times a day. And look them in the eye when they are talking to you. Such simple things actually increase people's experience of intimacy.

We may get out of the habit of positive touch with our partners as time goes on. How easy is this to correct with a hug or caress? There are lots of other factors that impact the experience of intimacy in marriage. But these three things are simple and you can practice them several times each day to actually improve your experience of intimacy with your mate.

There is much more relationship intelligence that can help your relationship to thrive, not just survive. Studying and adding to your relationship skills by practicing intimacy can pay off for years.

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