what is your definition of intimacy, and how important is it to a successful relationship?

for me intimacy is knowing that person on physical, spiritual, and emotional terms

intimacy varies, from holding hands, kissing, sharing, doing small things like getting flowers for no reason and going out of your way to make the person smile. It is VERY important to me, it not only confirms love it makes it grow.

intimacy=communication

Intimacy is knowing them in all aspects of being (physical, emotional, and spiritual). Kissing, holding hands, candle light dinners, those sweet little things another does for you for no reason what so ever, and they do that drive you up the wall, but knowing without that little thing happening you'll miss it

Intimacy is knowing someone completely.

Women are initially attracted to a man in the mental attraction way. It happens in her mind. She finds him interesting and likes the way he does one or more things.

Men, on the other hand, are initially attracted to a woman in the physical way. He will especially like certain physical features about her - her hair, her breasts, her legs, her body shape or how she walks, for example.

Next…

Women moving into the second stage are attracted to a man emotionally because of his personality

A man moving into the second stage of attraction will also be attracted to a woman emotionally because of her personality.

Then….

once a woman has been attracted to a man mentally and emotionally. She can now begin to move into the third stage which is physical attraction.

a man will be to become mentally attracted to the woman that he's been physically and emotionally attracted to

Also…

If a woman has experienced the first three stages of attraction, she's able to reach stage four - spiritual attraction. She now can fall in love with this man.

For the man who has gone through the first three stages of attraction - physical, emotional and mental - he too can now be open to falling in love with this woman


Finally…

A woman is happiest and most fulfilled when she feels her needs are being met by her partner. At the top of the list of needs for a woman is that she needs to feel that she is being listened to and heard by her partner.

At the top of the list for a man is his desire to be needed by the woman. Men fear being incompetent or not good enough. Achieving success in life is crucial for a man, including with his relationship. Men need to know that their woman really needs them, that their woman appreciates them - what he tries to do and what he provides.


Just something I read a while ago…

that is quite deep heart...will have to ponder taht...notice..no men describing their feelings on intimacy...chickens...lol

willy...
you don't really believe the guys are afraid of intimacy...
maybe they haven't seen the post yet

Sherman....Are you still up?
Just for you to mention this question
means that you are thinking deeply...Good Man...

I think that many of the guys think of intimacy
as just a roll in the hay, or wherever...

But, I know that not all men feel that way...
I have some sweet buddies here who have wayyy
too much class for that...Thank God for that...

but, it does exist big time in the single world...

There is an entire category on phone & other dating sites,
dedicated to those who are looking for an Intimate Encounter...

when the actual definition of intimacy
really has nothing to do with sex...

Oh and by the way....Sherman...Wyoming Man
You are a real Sweetheart, too...

Don't hesitate to keep in touch with your feelings...
That just shows you how much of a man you are...
& with the work that you do,
all that logging in the forest
I bet there aren't many men
who work harder than you do...

So, if they have anything derogatory to say...
they can save it....

I think when a lot of people hear the word "intimacy" they instantly think of physical intimacy. But there is also mental intimacy, and emotional intimacy. Some may even go futher and speak of spiritual intimacy.

Overall I tend to agree with Gypsy's equation.

Intimacy = communication

On many different levels.

Intimacy is a blending of mind and spirit. When a person thinks more of the needs of another, than of their own. To risk being vulnerable and to be able to receive.

I think it is the vital component of a relationship, without which an end is inevitable as the sun going down at the end of each day.

intimacy is trust,

True intimacy willie my freind is gutting and dressing an antelope together. True intimacy is farting in bed and holding her head under the covers and she don't get too mad cause she knows she will get you back by sticking her finger in your fresh hot slice of blueberry pie and saying "ya gonna eat that?" True intimacy is picking out a hound dog together. True intimacy is sitting on the back porch and realizing "hey she really does like my lemonade."

true intimacy is never have to say "you, shower"...

you, shower????

1. play on never having to say you're sorry
2. intimacy means you are always nice and squeaky clean
3. intimacy means you don't tell them to go take a cold one....