April 25-27, 2008

Intimacy is one of the signs of a healthy marriage

Why is sexual intimacy so illusive for many couples? I believe it is because we have separated it from intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual intimacy. Intimacy is that sense of closeness that comes when we share life deeply with each other. But it cannot be limited to the sharing of our bodies. When we are critical, demanding, and verbally abusive, and then try to have sex, we will not experience intimacy.

Sexual intimacy flows naturally from a loving marital relationship. If you want greater sexual intimacy, then focus on building closeness in the other areas of life. Spend time together, give affirming words, pray together, apologize for your failures. This is the road to sexual intimacy.

Today's A Growing Marriage Daily content has been written by Dr. Gary Chapman and is based on the book Five Signs of a Loving Family by Dr. Gary Chapman. Published by Moody Publishers, copyright 1997. Used by permission.