This series of episodes is about the different types of intimacies that were found on the site Choosing Therapy. Some are valid while others are a bit of a stretch on the surface, so we are taking the next few weeks and looking at each type of intimacy and seeing if we can apply it to our marriage. If you are interested in the other types of intimacies then you can follow the links below.
So what is Intellectual Intimacy?
It is the intimacy that is formed when you know someone. Soldiers often have strong intellectual bonds with others in their group. This is from seeking out the other person’s thoughts and opinions.
Respect for each other’s Thoughts and insights
Seeking each other’s thoughts and opinions on a project
You are able to stay curious about your wife.
How to Build Intelectual Intimacy
Get deeper into the discussion about each other’s philosophy
Try learning something together.
Whether it is a language or a skill learning together will help you become closer together.
Ask Questions
This is the key to you learning more about your wife. If you ask questions you will learn more about her each and every time.
Would you like a jump start on questions you could ask your spouse? Priming the pump of questions that you could ask while at a restaurant or sitting on the couch together?
Why would you want to improve your intellectual Intimacy?
You get to have more in-depth conversations with your spouse.
You get better communication with your spouse because you have a better understanding of where their thoughts are going and still delightfully surprised when have a new thought.
You grow your curiosity which draws you into their world even more.
You show your wife you care because you are truly interested in what they say.
