Sunday, December 5, 2010

INTIMACY OR FRIENDSHIP? HOW TO HAVE BOTH!

By Linda Nuss

I HAVE  FRIENDS, WHAT I WANT IS INTIMACY!

It’s come to my attention a lot lately by just observing, that most people in relationships forget the context of the relationship when it comes to their interactions with one another.  Part of what really makes things special in an intimate relationship is to FEEL special.  This naturally happens in the beginning of a relationship when the chemistry is electric and you just easily present the best of yourself.  It is really common for this energetic exchange to start to morph (very discreetly) into something quite different.  It seems to morph into “buddy type” or even “sibling” relationships.

I’M TELLING!  QUIT TEASING ME!

Here’s what I have noticed in couples who have been together for a while.  (The timeline is very relative to your own history in relationships.  It could be that it only takes one week to get very comfortable in relationship for one person and it may take one year for another.  Generally the two people in the relationship would be a match for that timeframe or it would end pretty quickly.)  Anyway, the highly charged, electric love affairs starts to slowly change.  The two may still be getting along quite well however, the dynamics shift.  There can be a bit of “teasing” the other about mistakes or short comings.  All done in good humor, mind you, but it’s “teasing” none the less.  I’ve also notice that this teasing almost always takes place in front of other people bringing up some points of annoyance that hasn’t been previously discussed.... Keep Reading

Namste!

Linda

 

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