7 Nonsexual Ways You Can Be Intimate With Your Partner

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Even in the strongest, most loving relationships there are times in life where the stress of the world takes a toll. Between work, family, kids and the like it's a wonder we are even able to keep our lives together sometimes. When life begins to start get overwhelming, the first thing to go is usually intimacy with your partner.

Intimacy, though, doesn't have to just be generated through sex. There are many nonsexual signs of affection that you can show your partner that will make them swoon and feel more loved than ever. These habits help generate intimacy in a relationship-strengthening way that sometimes are even more effective than sex.

If you want to make your relationship healthier, try to incorporate more of these nonsexual ways to be intimate with your significant other. Your connection will begin to blossom in a way you have never felt before.

Be Vulnerable With Your Feelings

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Being authentic and vulnerable is a scary process for many, which is why it's so great at creating intimacy between two people. Most of the time, people feel that they need to get defensive or shut down when emotions start bubbling up. They want to hide those emotions for fear of getting hurt or rejected. In these moments, it's important to let go. Regardless of what may happen, showing vulnerability is a strength and should be explored. You may need to understand that your partner might not respond the way you need them to right in that moment, but through further exploration they will begin to learn how to provide you that nurturing comfort you need. This is a growing process that can really strengthen your connection.

Find New Activities

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There are also some more light-hearted ways you can become more intimate with your partner. For example, when is the last time you did something new and exhilarating with your significant other? Are you two relying on getting through each day by staying in a rut? It's time to shake things up and get back out there. Try a ballroom dance class, go skydiving, or rent a pair of jetskiis. It doesn’t have to be something pricey if you don’t want it to. Simply baking a cake together or going on a walk in a new neighborhood can do the trick. Spending time with your partner in new ways can make the relationship feel fresh and new again, because you are experiencing something you all haven't together before.

Increase Physical and Emotional Affection

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There are many ways to display affection that have nothing to do with sex. As we get comfortable in our relationships, a lot of times we forget to continue to display them. Physical ways to show love can come from holding hands, kisses on the forehead, back massages, and cuddling. These types of affection facilitate comfort and security. In terms of emotional affection, when is the last time you told your partner that you cared for them? Don't be afraid to remind them why you like them so much. It can be because they always help you around the house, are supportive when you are sad, or the like. By telling them how much you care they will feel more loved than ever.

Be More Present in the Moment

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Everyone has busy lives this day in age and that does put a damper on many relationships. We are more connected than ever through social media and technology, but with that connection also becomes incredible distractibility. When we are with others, we waste so much of the precious 1-1 time thinking about our to-do list, who just texted us, and what so-and-so just posted on Facebook. You and your partner will never be connected on a deep level if you never are 100 percent present with each other. Each time you are with each other, make it a point to spend a chunk of time without the phones or TV screens. From there, you can have more genuine conversation.

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