developing intimacy in marriage
God intended from the beginning that we develop intimacy with another person to the point that the two will become ONE (Genesis 2). One in flesh (sexual intimacy), one in Him (spiritual intimacy), and one in heart (emotional intimacy).

They exchange what they are experiencing for what they think they want to experience, only to discover that they are just as unfulfilled as before.

Men tend to define it as some form of action, such as sexual union or physically doing something for the female. ("What do you mean we need more intimacy? I just built you a gazebo!") Women tend to view intimacy as sharing an emotional bond, warmth, closeness, and vulnerability. As one woman explained to me, "Say it slower and you have the definition. Into-me-see."

- posted by Eric @ 3:04 PM