Intimacy (Into-me-see) is joining with someone - moving through all your blocks,

considerations and fears to a heartfelt closeness. Intimacy is sharing who we

REALLY are with another. We can do this physically, sexually, emotionally,
mentally and spiritually. It requires trust to vulnerable and allow ourselves to be
seen - 'warts and all' - and it requires courage to tell the truth about our dark side,
our fears, our shame, our needs and our insecurities. It also requires commitment
to the relationship and concentration to listen actively with empathy, to go for a
solution that meets everyone needs, rather than focusing on what is wrong with
the other when conflict arises. Most of all it requires love to care enough to make
that commitment. The commitment makes you stretch, and that in turn creates
more love.