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Understanding Intimacy

INTIMACY is often thought of in terms of only the physical parts
of a relationship, but true intimacy is really much more.

INTIMACY is seeing and being seen; listening and understanding;
speaking and being heard.

INTIMACY is based on trust and feeling safe.

INTIMACY is the process of sharing time and interests,
joys and troubles, all with mutual respect.

INTIMACY is a conscious choice to reveal our innermost secrets
— first to ourselves and then to others.



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