to cultivate genuine intimacy focus in a relationship my…
to cultivate genuine intimacy focus in a relationship my shift from the desire to be validated seeking approval and praise, to the desire to be known. In order for the love and passion in a relationship to grow Overtime, both partners must be willing to be known. This means gradually disclosing their animal cells, their desires, fears, fantasy dreams, even when those do not show them in the most favorable life.
— from Decisions & Choices (Decision/Choice/Focus/Forethought/Consequences) · Happier by Ben-Shahar