Emotional Intimacy and Support
Stages of intimacy in a marriage, for the purpose of this discussion, have nothing to do with physical intimacy and everything to do with creating emotional intimacy and space. Emotional intimacy, the closeness between two people that is grown and developed over time into a secure and trusting bond, is important to the health of a relationship.
Emotional intimacy includes a degree of trust. You are trusting your partner to keep your mental and physical health in mind when making choices.
When a marriage or long-term partnership includes a high degree of emotional intimacy and trust, there is a lovely and delicate balance between partners. When issues and breakdowns in communications begin to affect that balance, it can spiral out of control and create an unhealthy pattern.
Commonly, one partner begins to withhold praise and assistance or emotional support until they feel the other partner has given them the same amount. The problem with this, of course, is that only one person in the pair actually knows that this “debt” is being paid off, and neither knows its actual worth.
Another common issue is for a partner to begin to simply give, give, give without any expectation of support in return. When you are constantly giving without receiving, that imbalance also leads to unhealthy relations. Trust and respect are both important, and each person in a partnership deserves respect. Emotionally intimacy and communication are vital to the success of any relationship.
If you have seen a breakdown in your communication and emotional intimacy, contact a qualified counselor to help you get back to a healthy pattern.
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