Want to strengthen your relationship? Improve your level of intimacy? Then here’s 101+ different ways to build intimacy in a relationship, and feel 100x more connected to your partner.
See, we know there’s many different types of intimacy in a relationship, and these are essential for keeping your relationship healthy and fulfilling…
But did you know there’s also many different ways to show these different types of intimacy too? Well, my friends, in this post, that’s what we’re going to explore.
101+ Different Ways To Build Intimacy In a Relationship
Without further ado, let’s get stuck in, shall we? In no particular order, here’s 101+ ways to build intimacy in a relationship, based on different things that show intimacy in a relationship
See, there’s actually endless options when it comes to showing, building and sustaining intimacy in a relationship. (Which is good news, right?)
It keeps your relationship fresh and exciting – not to mention, fulfilling too. This therefore sets you up for a healthy, happy, long-lasting love, so it’s certainly worth making a note of.
CHALLENGE: Have a read of our ideas for ways to build intimacy in a relationship and COMMIT to taking at least one new thing from it – and trying it tonight.
Ways To Show Physical Intimacy In a Relationship
Let’s start by looking at some of the ways to show physical intimacy in a relationship. When it comes to this area, some of the ways to show intimacy in a relationship include…
1) Sitting closely to each other.
2) Any skin-to-skin contact.
3) Hugging.
4) Cuddling.
5) Holding each other.
6) Kissing their face / body.
7) Kissing their lips.
8) Snogging.
Remember there are so many different types of kisses. If you want to take your physical intimacy to the next level you should be sure to experiment and try them out!
9) Nuzzling in. (This is cute!)
10) Resting your head on their shoulder.
11) Holding hands.
12) Stroking their arms or legs.
13) Back scratches.
14) Back tickles.
15) Massages.
16) Washing each other’s hair or body.
17) Contact dancing.
18) Foreplay. (Any and all kinds!)
19) Making love.
Ways To Build Emotional Intimacy In a Relationship
Next up, let’s move onto some of the ways to build emotional intimacy in a relationship. When it comes to this area, some of the ways to build intimacy in a relationship include…
20) Smiling at each other.
21) Soul gazing / staring into each other’s eyes.
22) Emotional intimacy guided exercises.
23) Genuinely trusting your partner.
24) Sharing your “secrets”.
25) Sharing your genuine hopes and dreams.
26) Opening up about any past regrets.
27) Treating your partner with respect.
28) Having heart to heart conversations / discussions.
29) Asking deep questions.
30) Asking tough relationship questions (believe it or not!)
31) Being willing to and able to, express your needs.
32) Asking cute relationship questions that get you reminiscing!
33) Going through photo albums together and sharing stories.
34) Expressing your thoughts / feelings to your partner.
34) Allowing yourself to be vulnerable, emotionally. (Letting your partner in, really is key to emotional intimacy.)
35) Actively focusing on demonstrating empathy / understanding to your partner.
36) Acknowledging and recognising how your partner feels.
37) Providing emotional support in times of need.
38) Connecting emotionally over shared feelings / experiences.
39) Going into social situations, feeling like a team.
40) Going into social situations, feeling like a team.
41) Going to couples therapy / having couples coaching.
42) Gentle acts of kindness and care for each other.
43) Sharing daily appreciation for one another.
44) Knowing what your partner wants and needs, and being able to communicate this and act on this.
45) Expressing your love for your partner. (This is an important one, especially if their love language is words of affirmation!)
Ways To Build Mental / Intellectual Intimacy In a Relationship
Next up, let’s move onto some of the ways to build mental intimacy in a relationship. When it comes to this area, some of the ways to build intimacy in a relationship include…
46) Challenging each other mentally, sharing differences in perspectives.
47) Discussing, planning and learning how to effectively resolve conflict with one another.
48) Asking for difficult / complicated advice on things.
49) Watching different documentaries together.
50) Taking a new class / lesson together.
51) Completing a programme or course together.
52) Asking for genuine, honest feedback from one another!
53) Having interesting or thoughtful discussions on different topics.
54) Doing a “drink and debate” date night!
55) Starting a book club together.
56) Listening to audiobooks and discussing.
57) Playing board games for mental stimulation (with a bit of healthy competition!)
58) Taking on a personal development bucket list together.
59) Starting a couples side hustle that pushes you, mentally!
60) “Bouncing off each other” with witty banter!
61) Challenging each other to become the best version of yourselves.
62) Reflecting on your personal growth and development, together.
63) Reflecting on your day together.
64) Creating joint goals or couples resolutions, together.
65) Creating a vision board.
66) Holding each other accountable to individual goals.
Ways To Show Spiritual Intimacy In a Relationship
Next up, let’s move onto some of the ways to show spiritual intimacy in a relationship. When it comes to this area, some of the ways to show intimacy in a relationship include…
67) Doing a couples meditation.
68) Praying together (even simply before dinner.)
69) Sharing the things you are thankful for, daily.
70) Couples yoga.
71) Spiritual rituals.
72) Mindful stretching.
73) Mindful eating.
74) Connected breath-work.
75) Walks through nature.
76) Practicing mindfulness together.
77) Nurturing each other’s inner peace.
78) Developing your own spiritual practice.
79) Shared religious practices.
80) Pondering life’s big questions together.
81) Discussing and aligning your values.
82) Sharing and understanding each other’s beliefs.
83) Having a shared purpose.
84) Going to a retreat together.
Ways To Build Experiential Intimacy In a Relationship
Next up, let’s move onto some of the ways to build experiential intimacy in a relationship. When it comes to this area, some of the ways to build intimacy in a relationship include…
85) Starting a new creative hobby together.
86) Pushing yourselves with some crazy date ideas!
87) Finding time for a weekly date night.
88) Actively focusing on being more spontaneous in your relationship.
89) Giving this couples power hour idea a go!
90) Cooking new things together.
91) Trying different foods.
92) Exploring new places.
93) Taking on active / adventurous challenges.
94) Doing different activities.
95) Trying a different couples sport.
96) Developing a shared morning routine.
97) Developing a shared evening routine.
98) Having a staycation.
99) Going on holiday together / traveling abroad.
100) Pushing outside your comfort zones. (In whatever way that looks like to you!)
101) Finding time for quality time together.
That’s All For This One
So there we have it – that rounds up our 100+ ways to build intimacy in a relationship to start to get the ideas flowing.
How many of these would you confidently say that you’ve done or consistently say that you do? Let us know in the comment below!
Remember – relationships take work, and effort. But, thankfully, there’s lots of different things you can do to mix it up!
Good luck. Happy intimacy building!
Love,
Ell_xx
