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It is inevitable! After a certain period of time, you and your partner will encounter moments when you feel less intimate with one another. Lack of intimacy can be emotional, physical, or both. Often, these are passing phases in a relationship, but due to the stress that lack of intimacy can cause, many relationships fail to bounce back after this period. There are a number of things that can decrease the level of intimacy in a relationship. Some of these include:

If you are going to address a lack of intimacy in your relationship, the first step is to try and determine the nature of the problem. If it is a medical or health concern then you should seek the advice of your health care professional. However, if the lack of intimacy is caused by other factors, such as stress or tension there are some steps that you can take to help put your relationship back on track. Here are some tips that will you improve intimacy in your relationship.

Since stress is one of the most prevalent causes underlying a lack of intimacy between couples, it is the first area to be addressed. Stress can cause the body to go into defense mode. It can also suppress the Immune System leaving the body susceptible to sickness, exhaustion, and feeling as if you have no energy to perform every day chores. By ensuring that you have a healthy diet that includes plenty of exercise you can prevent stress from getting its hold on you.

It may sound strange at first, but the best way to prevent a lack of intimacy is to begin by taking care of your own health. When you exercise, you will release hormones (such as endorphins) and have a positive outlook on life. This will give you the stability that you need to face the challenges of everyday life. Once you have your life in balance, you will be able to enjoy spending time with your partner in a greater capacity. You should also consider taking a daily multivitamin supplement to ensure that your physical well being is at its optimum.

Once you have taken the steps necessary to ensure your health and well being, you should also look at ways that you can prevent or reduce stress specifically. Find a way to relax every day and you will begin to have the energy needed to spend intimate and stress free time with your partner.

When couples lack intimacy, whether it is physical or emotional, a lack of communication begins to develop. To reverse this, it is imperative that you communicate with each other. Discuss what is going on. If it is a medical concern, tell your partner. Intimacy issues can be a cause of fear and anxiety, and by sharing them with your partner you can depend upon the strength and support that they offer. Talking is the best way to sort out the issues that may be the underlying root of your intimacy issues as well.

However, some couples find that writing a letter may be the best way to express how they feel. Whichever way you choose, the point is to make sure that you communicate your concerns, fears, thoughts, and anxieties with your partner. By working through these issues together, you can ensure that you will pass through this stage in your relationship and enjoy a deeper and greater level of intimacy.