Let’s Talk About Intimacy…

Mmm… What do you think of when you hear the word “intimacy?” I asked people on Instagram to define intimacy and received a variety of answers:

“It’s understanding each other’s love languages and having strong communication. Opening up fully, being passionate, and then the touch/feel part is like fireworks 💥 in the body.”

“Honesty … and honesty is vulnerability… why so many people lie”

“I think it has to be a strong bond between two individuals. While it doesn’t necessarily need to be love per se …it needs to have a strong feeling of closeness. Intimacy could be a physical touch, but it also can be an emotional bond”

“I feel like intimacy is choosing to be open and vulnerable with someone you trust about almost anything. To me it’s sharing without fear of judgement and being heard. It’s a special bond that formed when two people give it their all and nurture the heck out of one another lol. It’s fuel for any type of relationship and the gateway to all that other good stuff…”

Over the past year, I’ve contemplated this concept — intimacy. After another break up and recognizing a persistent craving for something I couldn’t yet identify, I sat in the dark matter of my mind, exploring my thoughts, feelings and reflecting on my past. It was intimacy that I craved. But that sent me down a rabbit hole…