When a relationship starts, it is exciting, new, and passionate. We have all been there, that excitement we feel in the pit of our stomach when we see that person. But what happens over time? We have to be careful to maintain that feeling of intimacy we feel in the beginning of a relationship. Here are a few intimacy tips that you can use to discover intimacy again, and bring the passion back to your relationship.

Firstly let’s talk about intimacy and what it means as I am sure it’s different for many people. Intimacy for me is not simply about sex – in fact sex is quite a small part of it really. Intimacy is about those little things, holding hands, a hug, a back rub when you least expect it, all those special things you share with the other.

If you want to discover intimacy again, or you want to ensure intimacy remains an integral part of your relationship, then quite simply, you have to make time for it, and it has to be a priority for you. You can’t afford to let life get in the way. Life is going to get busier, and you are going to have more responsibilities, but you still need to make time for one another. Make sure that you treat yourself to a night on the town, once in a while. Or maybe you can hire a babysitter, and spend the night in a hotel. You need to make an effort to forget about your daily troubles and concentrate solely on your partner.

You have to make time for each other, but do not force a sexual situations. Sex should never feel forced. It can take men a very short time to get aroused, but women have to typically be coaxed into the right mood. If the emotional state for either party is not in the right mood, then it will not happen. You have to work on setting the mood.

This could mean a romantic bath or scented candles. It could also mean a compliment during the day. One of the best ways for a couple to discover intimacy again is out of the bedroom. Go out of your way for one another during the day, and they will go out of their way for you in the bedroom.

My only other advice is never become complacent. Remember the effort you went to, particularly as a woman, in the early days of your dating? I remember my mother always telling me no matter what you do or how busy you are, first thing in the morning after a shower always put your makeup on and take a second look in the mirror before starting your day. I guess her advice was twofold: look after yourself first and ensure you take care of yourself and take the time you would once have to taken before spending time with your partner.