What Is Intimacy? Revealing the True Meaning and Essence
Someone recently asked me – What is INTIMACY to you?
Someone recently asked me – What is INTIMACY to you?
“Love isn't something natural to humans. Rather it requires discipline, concentration, patience, faith, and the overcoming of one’s own narcissism. It isn't a feeling, it is a practice.” ― Fromm, Eric
Sleeping in the same bed, doesn't make you close to someone. Living in the same house doesn't make you close to someone. The only thing which makes you close is - when you feel you can be open, when you feel seen and heard and understood - Jay Shetty
There is an equation to work out your taxes, superannuation, and car payments – there is no equation for a good, meaningful, and thriving relationships. Well, it’s complicated – kind of, the way most meaningful things in life generally are!
Their pathologies match one another perfectly – ‘The one who demands others should sacrifice themselves for them and a martyr who constantly seeks for a sword to fall on! It’s like a junkie’s hit for another round of cocaine – for these people confusion, mindreading, conflict & dysfunctional attachment equals 'connection' & 'love'