{"id":2443,"date":"2012-10-18T21:37:07","date_gmt":"2012-10-18T21:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chappelltherapy.com\/?page_id=2443"},"modified":"2014-04-03T23:55:35","modified_gmt":"2014-04-03T23:55:35","slug":"sandiego-couples-therapy-increase-intimacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/chappelltherapy.com\/sandiego-couples-therapy-increase-intimacy\/","title":{"rendered":"San Diego Couples Therapy to Increase Intimacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Couples<\/a>San Diego Couples Therapy to Increase Intimacy<\/h1>\n

Relationship intimacy involves both a strong physical and emotional bond. In a committed relationship, physical and emotional intimacies are connected and interdependent on each other.\u00a0 One doesn’t happen without the other. Having and maintaining relationship intimacy is important. It fulfills our human need of belonging and to be cared for. Studies show that intimacy is a critical part of our overall health, happiness and sense of meaning in life.<\/p>\n

Couples who seek therapy are looking to regain the closeness they once felt in the relationship. When they first come to therapy, couples are often angry, frustrated and hopeless. They fear their relationship intimacy is damaged beyond repair. Other times, couples feel a distance creeping in and will want to prevent further harm.<\/p>\n

Many couples struggle with relationship issues that leave them feeling disconnected and distant from each other. When intimacy is lost, interactions become hurtful and isolating. Fights happen quicker and last longer. They will feel misunderstood, taken for granted and alone. Experiencing a loss of intimacy leaves emotional scars. Once this happens, it is tough to be vulnerable in the relationship out of fear \u00a0of being rejected or hurt.<\/p>\n

How does relationship intimacy deteriorate?<\/p>\n