Does your relationship rely on physical intimacy?
The kissing, the cuddling, the caressing… you get the picture.
But is there such a thing as havingtoo muchphysical intimacy?
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Well, maybeif your relationship is only physical and lacks thatemotional intimacyand personal connection, too.
What Is a Physical-Only Relationship?
True to its name, a physical-only relationship is one centered around the hot and heavy stuff.
Physical attraction is often the spark that draws people together, especially in theearly stages of a relationship.
However, the challenge is recognizing whether the relationship evolves beyond that initial infatuation."
[However] the challenge is recognizing whether the relationship evolves beyond that initial infatuation.
Sometimes, they get stuck thereeither inadvertently or very much on purpose.
When people are fearful of progressing the relationship, they find themselves stuck orin some casescompletelyavoidant.
There are, of course, situations when limiting to a physical relationship is the end goal.
We all need connection.
In today’s mostly monogamous culture, we need an emotional level of intimacy to move the relationship forward.
If one wants a relationship to continue and deepen, it needs to be more than just physical.
If one wants a relationship to continue and deepen, it needs to be more than just physical.
Emotional connection allows for vulnerability, shared goals, and a deeper sense of being seen and valued.
It strengthens the bond and creates a space where both partners can grow together, she says.
Thats not to say you shouldnt be physically intimateits all about striking a good balance.
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