Intimacy & Relationship Issues

Intimacy and relationship issues often occur due to a variety of issues ranging from communication to conflict to lack of sexual desire.  A satisfactory relationship is often comprised of:

  • Trust

  • Mutual Respect

  • Communication

Mariana Bockarova, Ph. D, wrote an article on the aspect of intimacy in relationships for Psychology Today. Bockarova highlighted the seven fundamental elements that define an intimate relationship. These include:

  1. Knowledge

  2. Interdependence

  3. Care

  4. Trust

  5. Responsiveness

  6. Mutuality

  7. Commitment

Oftentimes these elements are not in harmony and can result in issues between couples. This is when therapy can help bridge the communication barrier. Here is a link to the article in full if you are interested in exploring these ideas further:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romantically-attached/201802/the-7-elements-define-intimate-relationship

 

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