So, how do you create that feeling of closeness when your relationship is new? I know, this might leave you feeling panicky — I recommend creating a safety net first. Make sure you have support and trust before taking these risks. It becomes easy to unintentionally send damaging messages like, “I’m too stressed to deal with you” instead of engaging in raw and soulful conversations. This will feel risky but will help solidify your emotional bonds and lead you toward feeling a sense of closeness. Here’s how to start building that intimacy. While remaining open to whatever happens, we should speak our truth moment by moment, even if it means changing our minds. Once you’ve established a way to continuously foster trust through meaningful dialogue, here are 10 simple strategies to create intimacy in new (and old) relationships: You can also feed, bathe, or massage each other. Try listening to your partner’s heartbeat, dance in the kitchen, or surprise your partner with a hug. I know it’s easy to say we’re being spontaneous, but it can make a world of difference if you let yourself relax and enjoy the playful side of sex. Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to have sex, and no one’s grading you. I know I’m just scratching the surface when it comes to cultivating intimacy in a new relationship, and these are just a place to start. The best guide is the one inside you — it knows what you want. How have you created intimacy in a new relationship? Related reads:
