Relationships are tough work and they require a big commitment and investment on part of the two people involved. There are also many dimensions that are required for a relationship to work, specifically there are dimensions of intimacy that are crucial to long term relationship success. Think about those moments when you feel that spark or connection with another person. A lot of the time this is because that person has matched you in one or more of the four dimensions of intimacy. What intimacy basically means is feeling a sense of connectivity to another person, and there tends to be four dimensions that are related to this sense of connectivity. The four dimensions of intimacy are as follows:

1. Physical
2. Emotional
3. Intellectual
4. Shared activities

Each of these dimensions are crucial for intimacy in a relationship but not every couple is going to be on the same level with all of these dimensions. Some couples for example will feel a stronger sense of physical intimacy than perhaps shared activities intimacy. Some may be strong in a couple of these areas but lacking in some of the others. So it’s important that you understand where you are in terms of intimacy with your current partner or any future partners. Intimacy is part of the glue that holds a long term relationship together so it’s important that you know where your strongest level of intimacy is and where it can be improved. It is important that you understand each other’s priorities as well so then you are connecting in ways that are conducive to your long term relationship success and happiness. If you'd like to hear about how our matchmaking service can help you find a great partner for a long term, committed relationship then get in touch with us today.