Intimacy in relationship requires profound sharing

Christine McDougall
1 min readDec 26, 2022

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When we hold back what we are thinking, feeling and sensing in a relationship that matters to us we simultaneously fail to gift the other the opportunity to partner with us. Often times we do this because we might not want to burden the other, or we might believe they will think of us as the fool for having such ridiculous thoughts or feelings.

We might not want to surface our inadequacies, our vulnerabilities or our confusion.

Holding back profound sharing is the first step to separation. It feels innocuous. It might feel safer to hold back.

The level of connectedness and intimacy most of us desire requires profound sharing. Exquisite vulnerability.

This takes courage. It sets a foundation for a solid and enduring relationship.

In so doing, we got the other the safety to do the same.

Lead through sharing and emotional exposure. If the other cannot stand it, if they ridicule or shame, then perhaps they might not be ready for the kind of connection and intimacy you desire.

Photo taken December 27th 2022

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Christine McDougall
Christine McDougall

Written by Christine McDougall

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