Intimacy Community

Do Men Want Relationships?

When my brother was online dating, he had a tactic that I see often — he would put that he was looking for a “long-term relationship” even though he was really looking for hookups. I asked him why he did it and he said, “They’re just better and I don’t want the ones for the streets.” We had a... (edited) read more

Intimacy at its finest

I think my favorite form of intimacy is curiousity. When someone really wants to get to know you, and when someone wants to understand you. Because wdym someone wants to know about my inner world and doesn't flinch when they start to get to know me deeper. Like, aaahhhhh!!! (edited)

When his intentions is to truly get to know you as a person inside & out instead of just sexualizing you and staying only at surface level with you.

I want someone who'll value genuine connection and emotional intimacy over surface level connection and sexualization. By saying this I'm expressing a need for psychological safety and personhood. I want to be seen as a whole human—with thoughts, fears, and a history—rather than just a physical... read more

Behind the scenes — Is it the people we miss, or the dopamine they once gave us?

I once noticed how consistency creates its own kind of intimacy. Morning wishes. Daily check-ins. Familiar rhythms. Not dramatic — just steady, disciplined presence. Over time, the body learns the pattern. The mind anticipates the reward. Dopamine quietly builds a sense of safety. And what’s... (edited) read more

Emotional intimacy

How do you define emotional intimacy in a romantic relationship?

Is love only meant to be about physical intimacy? And what about emotions? Share your thoughts🥺 (edited)