Intimacy takes time to develop.

Intimacy does not happen immediately. It develops and builds slowly over time through progressive disclosure and a self-reinforcing cycle of trust, safety, and willingness to reveal deeper and deeper layers of yourself.

Genuine intimacy:

• Requires time, effort and patience.
• Starts with small disclosures.
• Considers your partner’s willingness to share.
• Pays attention to verbal and nonverbal cues.
• Trust is earned.

False sense of intimacy:

• Assumes you’ve found your soul mate.
• Reveals everything early on.
• Lacks awareness of your partner.
• Overrides your instincts and intuition.
• Trust is assumed.