Intimacy Currency

Its so easy for any long-term relationship to feel like the passion has dulled and the bedroom activities are slipping. And while this is very common, it shouldn’t be considered normal. A lack of passion and intimacy are signals that you should address certain things before you find yourself with a ton of relationship repair work to do down the track with an intimacy bank account that's bankrupt and empty. This is the time where reconnecting with your partner becomes essential to growing your intimacy currency back up and igniting the passion again.

Fortunately, there are various ways to stack that intimacy paper.

Here’s 6 quick and easy ways to get you both together back on your feet, or better yet, flat on your bed together

1. Small Acts of Affection

Revitalizing intimacy won't happen overnight, but you can start with small gestures today. Tell your partner you love them, compliment their appearance, and make an effort to look good for them. Showing your affection through actions like putting your phone away when you're together, holding hands, and making time for each other will gradually build up your intimacy currency.

2. Emotional Before Physical Intimacy

Emotional intimacy is crucial for a healthy intimate relationship. Without it, arousal and intimacy can wane. Reconnect emotionally by going on dates or spending a few minutes talking each night. Carving out dedicated time for just the two of you, even in small moments, will help strengthen your emotional bond.

3. Change How You Initiate Playtime

If your bedroom activities (or lack of ) life feel lacklustre, try changing how you initiate. Show your partner that you find them attractive in new ways. If you’re usually not the one to initiate, give it a try. Your partner might appreciate your enthusiasm and desire.

4. Physical Contact

Physical contact isn't limited to kissing or a romp between the sheets. Simple touches like snuggling, holding hands, hugging, and gentle touches throughout the day can enhance and increase your intimacy bank account. These small gestures help build a foundation for a more intimate connection later on.

5. Leave The Technology

Reducing screen time can benefit your relationship. Consider having a “tech-free” night where you do activities together without distractions. Whether it's a family night or a couple's activity, focusing on each other can help you reconnect and remember why you fell in love.

6. Miss Each Other

Spending too much time together can sometimes lead to feeling overwhelmed. Creating space to miss each other can actually enhance intimacy. Engage in separate hobbies, join a club, or spend time with friends independently. This time apart allows you to appreciate and long for each other more.

7. Understand Your Partner’s Love Language

Knowing your partner's love language can significantly improve your connection. The five love languages are physical touch, gifts, quality time, words of affirmation, and acts of service. If you understand and cater to your partner's preferred way of receiving love, your efforts to increase your intimacy currency will accumulate faster and be more well-received.

Implementing these strategies can help reignite the spark in your relationship, bringing you closer together and enhancing your intimacy, and building up that bank account.