If there is distance felt in the relationship, don’t ignore it.
What is the emotional connection like?
Is there emotional intimacy?
Do you hold hands, cuddle, kiss passionately, hold each other in bed?
Do you both take time out together?
Or does it feel like there is a high demand for physical intimacy without the emotional connection?
Every person wants to feel loved, valued, needed and connected by their partner. Without this there will be no physical intimacy long term.
A woman needs to feel that her partner wants her because they love her for her and not only in the bedroom.
A woman feels beautiful when her partner engages, validates and acknowledges her attributes.
A man needs to feel needed and respected. He also needs to feel valued.
All of this adds up to the emotional connection.
Does your partner feel heard? To listen to means to be engaging, making eye contact instead of being on the electronics. If the subject calls for it, ask questions or offer support.
Being heard plays a huge part in the emotional connection and without all of this the relationship has an expiry date.
