Intimacy can be like driving on a highway. Motorists can speed along or have a breakdown. Take the wrong offramp, exceed the speed limit, have an accident… well, you get the picture.
Not all relationships reach their destination on time; some not at all. Others get there while observing the rules of engagement and being situationally aware. A growing number of couples seem to berethinkingtheir GPS settings completely.
Rather than treating intimacy as a race to a predetermined destination, many are opting to take the scenic route. The emphasis in relationships and even situationships is away from performance, pressure, and expectations, and towards connection, communication and shared experiences. There are 5 ways that research has shown people are now choosing to couple up.
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There was a time when intimacy was often judged by how quickly things progressed and whether couples reached the finish line, fast. Many pairs are now easing off the accelerator. Instead of rushing through the experience, couples are discovering the value of slowing down and paying attention to the journey of falling in love, or lust.
It’s now less about getting somewhere and more about enjoying the ride together. Removing the pressure to perform often creates space for something that can easily get lost at high speed, yet it’s what we all want. Genuine connection.
Every driver knows that warning lights on the dashboard should not be ignored, and sometimes it’s best to read the owner’s manual to figure out what they mean, too. Relationships can work the same way, because emotional connection is increasingly viewed as an essential pre-trip inspection. This, well before physical intimacy takes place.
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