Can Intimacy & Independence Co-exist in a Relationship?
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 09:21AM Dona Caine Francis - July 13th
Intimacy is the glue that keeps a relationship together. It requires self-disclosure and vulnerability. But just how independent can one be in a relationship and remain intimate? This presentation gave tips for intimacy and a look at interdependence to help you sustain a healthy relationship! Dona educated us on the language of love and how to recognize the differences. She also recommended setting aside 20 minutes a day to talk to our partners, explaining it takes time and energy and how we can renew that energy. Dona also discussed being Dependent, Interdependent and Independent in relationships and how it can depend on your expectations of yourself, your partner and the relationship. “What does Romance mean to you?” are questions she asked the group and we learned that intimacy is the glue that gets the relationship through turbulent times. She taught us to commit to sharing our sexual desires with our partners and to tap into our senses, spending 3 minutes a day to revitalize our sexual menu - appetizers, side dishes and main courses!
For more information on Dona Caine Francis, listen to her weekly on her radio show “Sex in the City” on www.VoiceAmerica.com or visit her website at www.DonaCaineFrancis.com.