When a couple has strong physical intimacy, they are able to convey their care, their love, and concern for one another by knowing exactly which touches are meaningful to their spouse. We cover this pillar of intimacy in depth in Chapter 6 of The 6 Pillars of Intimacy® book.
Physical Intimacy is one of the 6 Pillars of Intimacy® – along with emotional intimacy, financial intimacy, spiritual intimacy, recreational intimacy and sexual intimacy – which makes for a strong foundation of a long-lasting marriage.
Human beings were designed to connect physically. Our skin is our largest organ. This is why physical intimacy is so important. How the two of you are able to communicate your acceptance and love of one another through Physical Intimacy allows you to build the other 5 Pillars of Intimacy. Sometimes making the leap from one pillar being strong to all 6 Pillars of Intimacy® being strong takes time, effort and a bit of help…