What is intimacy in marriage and how do we get it? A great question we received from a newly married couple that we want to explore a bit together in this podcast. The subject of intimacy can be a very broad subject because intimacy is about emotional, physical, and spiritual oneness – so we’re going to only touch the surface of what intimacy is in the context of marriage and give you a few thoughts to consider with regard to nurturing and developing intimacy.
Think of intimacy as in-to-me-see. I’m extending to you an invitation to come close, to see me, to know me, and to receive me. Che Ahn in his book Catching God’s Heart gave this definition of marital intimacy: “The highest, most vulnerable, personal, and private form of sharing and bonding between individuals. The greatest intimacy given to us by the Lord in this life is that of a man and woman in marriage.”
An intimate relationship is… one that both persons are fully known and fully loved, with no fear of rejection. In a genuinely intimate relationship, neither party needs to pretend or defend because both are – and feel, safe.
Together we explore vulnerability, having fun and adventure and a few other practical aspects and tips that are involved in developing intimacy in marriage.