Massage: How This Sensual Art Can Lead To Greater Intimacy

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The Dilemma

One of the most common complaints couples express is how difficult it is for them to make time for intimacy and sex.

Work, business, children, extended family, financial pressures, etc., are among the considerable responsibilities couples have to manage in their lives. 

Sadly, it is a surprising fact that many couples put romance and physical intimacy on the back burner, while they deal with all of the demands their hectic schedules impose on them.

However intimacy, which most definitely includes sex, is vital to the health of your relationship.  This is one of the main reasons why this blog focuses quite a bit of attention on providing information  lovers can use to maintain, and even increase, intimacy.

Intimacy is so important because it is the life-blood of our relationships.

The Godsend of Massage Therapy

Recently, I wrote a post featuring romantic, yet inexpensive date night ideas.  In response to that post, one of my astute readers, Nicole P.,  made an excellent recommendation.  She advised couples experience a type of massage called reflexology.

Nicole not only recommended couples get the massage, but also that they learn some of the techniques to use on each other.

Honestly, what a very creative and romantic idea!  Of course, reflexology is only one of many different types of massages available. Massage offers a great many benefits including:

• stress relief
• mood enhancement
• improved blood circulation
• pain relief
• ease of tension

Scheduling a couples massage session is also a fantastic way for you and your partner to spend an evening together while you both get pampered.

Not only that, but many spas offer classes you can take together so you can learn techniques for use at home.

Learning massage techniques will be a gift to you both. One which will literally will keep on giving!

For More Help

Finally, please do not sacrifice intimacy and sex in your relationship due to the pressures of adult life. It's far too important. 

In fact, one of my favorite authors, Michael Webb, has written a great sex book specifically for couples to use to keep the excitement alive in the bedroom. I highly recommend it.

And thanks again, Nicole, for the wonderful tip!

Do you have any tips, strategies or ideas other busy couples can use to keep the romance alive in their relationships? Please share your thoughts by commenting below.

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Growing Apart? How to Create Greater Intimacy

It's a concern most couples grapple with at some point during their relationship.  No matter their age, income, ethnicity, or status, almost every couple faces the fear they are growing apart rather than closer together.

In fact, many people wake up one morning to discover the person sleeping next to them has become almost like a complete stranger. "We live together like roommates" is a frustration I hear vented far too often.

That being said, there is already an ocean of advice available regarding the issue of increasing intimacy. However, there is one method  many overlook. It is a simple strategy which will not only result in deeper intimacy, but also provide a sense of purpose and joy.

So what is this miracle strategy? It is simply the act of (as a couple) being of service to others.

Now I realize there may be some eye rolling, but the truth is, when you concentrate on helping others, you tend to get back far more than you give.

Many couples who serve or volunteer together assert  their relationships are strengthened due to their commitment to a higher purpose.

Consider these examples of benefits your relationship will receive by serving in support of a noble cause:

• It gives you both a goal larger than yourselves to thrive for.  As a result, you will be drawn closer together by your mutual interest, participation and passion in achieving the same purpose.
• Helping others less fortunate tends to put our own lives and relationships in perspective.  Many couples realize the pure folly in taking one another for granted.
• Couples often observe qualities, skill sets, and abilities their mates possess which may have gone unnoticed in their day-to-day lives. This sense of discovery is exciting - and sexy!
• If you are not careful, mutual admiration will grow between you because you are stepping out of your comfort zone to make a difference in the world.

Hopefully, you are beginning to realize the value of how serving others can improve your relationship and create the deeper intimacy you both deserve.

The bottom line is, when you decide to help others, you help yourself too - and greater intimacy is only the tip of the iceberg of many wonderful benefits you will receive.

Sounds like a win-win situation to me!

If you have any thoughts, opinions, or comments, please share with us by commenting below. Also, if you found this post helpful, share it and pass it on!

Thanks for reading.

Wishing you much success,

Terez

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