In part 1 of this series Physical intimacy is as important as emotional intimacy for a lasting relationship with your partner. Physical intimacy makes a couple continue to want to love and be loved by their partners, and no relationship can survive without it for long. But in my practice as a relationship counselor, I see a number of couples struggling with physical intimacy in their relationships. In Part 2 of this series, I’ll be sharing some effective ways in which you can improve physical intimacy in a relationship and increase the sense of connectedness with your partner.

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Getting romantic: Physical intimacy is all about being comfortable with and closer to your partner. Engage in romantic activities that put you both physically together such as going on a walk, watching a movie together at a theater, sitting next to each other at a restaurant instead of across the table, etc. Engaging with each other physically through these romantic activities will help create more comfort and affection between you and your partner.


Strengthening physical connection: Spend time together, hugging, cuddling, and holding hands to strengthen your physical connection. Love doesn’t have to be expressed just verbally. Giving each other a long, tight hug after returning from work, or kissing each other hello and goodbye, can say a lot more about how much you both mean to each other.


Communicating: Some couples are not good at talking about sex because they may find the subject difficult to approach with their partners. Many of my clients often complain that they are still not aware of the type of touch their partners like or if they are really satisfying them in bed. It is important to communicate your sexual preferences, likes and dislikes to your partner in order to build a better understanding of each other’s physical needs.


Doing it differently: Over time, sexual boredom often creeps into a relationship and affects physical intimacy. During such times, doing something different can provide an intimate and exciting experience, and help couples reconnect. Use your creativity to think of ways that will excite you and your partner, such as lighting aroma candles in the bedroom, or indulging in wine and chocolates to set the mood for some great romance and fun.


Getting therapy: A trained counselor can help restore or enhance a couple’s physical intimacy by improving their emotional connection and addressing any sexual issues due to negative feelings or traumatic experiences that are acting as a roadblock to intimacy.


If you'd like professional help in increasing physical intimacy for a more fulfilling relationship, contact Orly Gueron a Licensed marriage and family therapist and relationship specialist in Aventura, FL!