Ep. 38: A Conversation About Cultivating and Maintaining Emotional Intimacy

Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I talk about the nature of intimacy, how to cultivate intimacy in any relationship, and 11 questions that you can ask to build connections. I also talk about how our culture misuses the word “intimacy”, the importance of the ‘why’, and some fun resources to help kickstart your conversations. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:06] Intimacy is sex? [02:08] Emotional intimacy. [02:49] Cultivating and maintaining emotional intimacy. [03:40] Quality time. [05:30] Curiosity. [08:03] Creating a culture of appreciation. [08:46] Walk down memory lane. [09:07] Rituals of connection. [10:59] Let yourself be seen. [11:34] Ask questions. [13:05] 11 Questions for connection.   Quotes: “Our culture has been so sex-negative that we can’t say sex, so now the word intimacy is synonymous for sex?” [01:32] “Intimacy is closeness.” [01:55] “We are ever evolving. We have to continue to update our people.” [03:07] “It really doesn’t matter where you are, as long as you are present with each other and it feels meaningful to both of you.” [05:20] “Understanding your partner’s love map, helps you to feel close and build emotional intimacy.” [12:30]   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources A Game of Stories, by Esther Perel. We’re Not Really Strangers. Actually Curious.   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please if you love this episode, and know someone else who is a passionate soul on a mission just like you share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave an iTunes review and don’t forget to subscribe.