10 Non-Sexual Forms of Intimacy

Intimacy. It’s more than just sex. Here are 10 incredible ways to be intimate with your partner without the sex!

1. Being silly with your partner, giggling, laughing

2. Holding hands in the house, while watching TV for instance

3. Making eye contact, winking

4. Playing with their hair, or rubbing your hands through their hair

5. Saying sorry for a recent conflict, then smiling and kissing on the forehead

6. Praying or meditating together

7. Writing little notes, a poem for each other

8. Sharing a couple ways on how you admire your partner

9. Sitting beside each other for no other reason but to be close

10. Talk openly about your fears and insecurities

Paul Lucas is an award winning marriage and relationship counsellor with an office in Burlington, Ontario. Couples across Ontario have come to Paul, either in person or virtually, to find ways to repair and strengthen their relationships.