The start of a relationship is a time of optimism, cute moments, romantic spontaneity and the surprises of discovering more and more about the person you are falling for. But after a certain amount of time, you can expect a new level of understanding and intimacy to develop in your relationship.
As you and your partner become more intimate, they will learn how to read your moods, when you need some extra support and enable you to feel conformable being your real self. But none of this happens over night and building true intimacy requires trust, time, and commitment from both partners.
If you have been in a relationship for a while now, you may be wondering about the level of intimacy you have reached with your partner and what signs to look out for which indicate you have reached a new level of trust and comfort. So, we have pulled together a list of top 5 signs that you are in an intimate relationship.
You Can Be Honest With Each Other
In order for your relationship to develop and for you to gain a true understanding of each other, honesty is key. Your partner needs to feel comfortable about approaching you if they disagree with you or have been upset by your actions, and you should feel comfortable doing the same. Biting your tongue on important issues may breed disagreement and resentment which will affect your relationship later down the line.
You Are Comfortable Being Vulnerable With Them
A key aspect of an intimate relationship is being able to share your truest self with your partner and share your thoughts and feelings without having to keep your guard up and put up a front. If you don’t feel comfortable being your true self around you partner because you worry that they will be judgemental or even angry with you, then you need to work on becoming more trusting and intimate with your partner.
You Know You Can Rely On Them
It’s easy for everything to seem perfect in a relationship when everything else in your life is going right. But can you rely on your partner to be there when problems and issues arise. Whether you have problems at work, have disagreed with your friends, or are dealing with a family issue – an intimate partner will be there to back you up and provide support.
You Have Become a Priority in Each Other’s Lives
If they are the first person you think of when you want to talk, head out somewhere, or lounge around at home with, then that is a sign that your relationship has developed to a new level of intimacy. Intimate partners will become a source of happiness and comfort for each other, and although you probably won’t want or need to be around them every minute of the day, prioritising their presence in your life is a key sign that your relationship is progressing.
You Respect Each Other’s Boundaries
As you learn more about each other and achieve new levels of honesty, you will share more of your personal boundaries and insecurities. Truly intimate couples will respect and understand issues you may have and either respect your boundaries or work on them with you in a positive, supportive, and healthy way.
