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3 Secrets to a More Satisfying and Fulfilling Relationship – The Friendly Mind

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As a psychologist, I’ve heard hundreds of people talk about how they wished they had a deeper, more meaningful relationship with their spouse or partner. The trouble is everyone thinks communication is the secret to better relationships. But the truth is that most people have plenty of communication… Most couples talk all the time. But despite near-constant communication, they don’t feel close. Which is why… Most relationships need more intimacy, not more communication. But intimacy isn’t something you can just do. There’s no hidden dial you can adjust to build (or re-build) intimacy in a relationship. The secret to creating a stronger, more satisfying relationship is committing to small habits that foster intimacy over time. Here are three that will get you started… “Intimacy is the art of mutual understanding. Two souls being communicated. It requires courage and vulnerability.” —Deepak Chopra It’s human nature to avoid pain—including emotional pain… And this is just as true in our r

As a psychologist, I’ve heard hundreds of people talk about how they wished they had a deeper, more meaningful relationship with their spouse or partner. The trouble is everyone thinks communication is the secret to better relationships. But the truth is that most people have plenty of communication… They talk constantly about plans and logistics—who’s talking the kids to soccer practice or what kind of car to buy—but they rarely talk about their dreams and aspirations or their deepest fears and insecurities. They talk about other people—venting about coworkers or complaining about polit

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