4 Types of Intimacy

Emotionally

Mentally

Emotional intimacy is basically understanding each other’s emotions and being able to openly communicate those with one another.

To be mentally intimate with someone that means you have meaningful conversations and share values/interests.

Spiritually

Physically

Spiritual intimacy is respecting each other’s beliefs and values you live by. You can increase spiritually intimacy with your partner by connecting in a poignant moment.

The type of intimacy everyone thinks of when they hear the word “intimate”. However, physical intimacy doesn’t just mean sex. Physical intimacy has a wide spectrum with holding hands being on one end and full sexual intercourse being on the other end.