In the New York Times article, Are You in an “Inter-Intimate’ Relationship? Allison Hope explains that “Inter-Intimates” describes the incongruent needs and desires that exist between people in a relationship, which inevitably will be mismatched at various times.”
In the article they talk about how there are many ways in which we show our love for our significant others, and we all need and want different amounts of emotional and physical intimacy. While couples with differing sex drives face hurdles, many couples may also be involved in “inter-intimate” relationships, where each partner has different preferences when it comes to giving and receiving nonsexual affection. You can learn how conflicting intimacy styles puts a strain on relationships and how to overcome it. You can find the article HERE.
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