intimacy
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intimacy
A human heart, showing the fractal arteries and veins that supply blood to the heart muscles.
The heart is much more than just a muscle that pumps blood and its intelligence continues to fascinate us.
Below is some information about the heart that you may not... See more
instagram.comthat sustained proximity is the best route to the soul of someone; that unscripted gestures at unexpected junctures yield sweeter rewards than scripted ones on date night; that the “I love you” that counts most isn’t whispered with great ceremony on a hilltop in Tuscany. No, it slips out casually, spontaneously, in the produce section or over the
... See moreFRANK BRUNI • The Myth of Quality Time
When a man can remain tender in moments of tension and caring even in times of conflict, he creates emotional safety.
It’s in those moments that a man demonstrates his love and loyalty. It’s in those moments he proves his maturity and strengthens his masculinity. She needs him to be a protector of their connection by being a provider of presence.
Tha... See more
It’s in those moments that a man demonstrates his love and loyalty. It’s in those moments he proves his maturity and strengthens his masculinity. She needs him to be a protector of their connection by being a provider of presence.
Tha... See more
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how love bombing begins: with an emotional high that quickly turns into a confusing crash. Once dependency sets in, the dynamic can shift dramatically, leaving someone feeling off balance and unsure of what just happened.
Justin Pere • What Is Love Bombing?
We’re not meant to be independent creatures, all alone. We’re meant to depend on each other. It’s an unsettling truth: the less we depend on each other, the more we depend on the market. We summon eggs to our apartment via an app instead of simply asking a neighbor. We hire a therapist—incapable of loving us back by design —and forget to call our... See more
Catherine Shannon • The fantasy of independence
How to keep a relationship:
Be honest.
Build trusts.
leave the past.
Communicate.
Appreciate flaws.
Become best friends.
Be there for one another.
Talk about good and bad.
Make time for one another.
You won't always be happy.
Having arguments are normal.
Love each other unconditionally.
Be honest.
Build trusts.
leave the past.
Communicate.
Appreciate flaws.
Become best friends.
Be there for one another.
Talk about good and bad.
Make time for one another.
You won't always be happy.
Having arguments are normal.
Love each other unconditionally.
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Containment — “A military strategy to stop the expansion of an enemy. It is best known as the Cold War policy of the United States and its allies to prevent the spread of communism abroad.”