In The 7 Levels of Intimacy, author Matthew Kelly defines intimacy as the mutual self-revelation that allows us to know and be known. He suggests that intimacy is the mutual sharing of the journey to fulfill our life purpose – in other words, to become the-best-version-of-ourselves. Kelly then defines the seven levels: 1. Cliches The first level of intimacy is impersonal. The right amount of small talk …
There are often times that we, as a couple, need a bit of a reset – a time to come together and ensure that we are on the same page. Sometimes, it may be over the holidays as the beginning of a new year is often a time for evaluation, assessing, and planning for the …
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Adapted from article by Emily Esfahani Smith, The Atlantic Research has shown that kindness (along with emotional stability) is the most important predictor of satisfaction and stability in a marriage. Kindness makes each partner feel cared for, understood, and validated—feel loved. That’s how kindness works too: there’s a great deal of evidence showing the more someone receives …
