Do you ever feel like something is missing in your relationship, but you can't quite explain what it is? Maybe you're having sex but still feel emotionally alone. Or maybe you feel emotionally connected but rarely experience affection, touch, or physical closeness. The problem may not be a lack of intimacy—it may be that you're missing a specific kind of intimacy.
In this video, psychotherapist Jenn Pinkerton explains the difference between emotional intimacy and physical intimacy, why they aren't interchangeable, and how couples can end up feeling disconnected when each partner is longing for a different kind of closeness. You'll learn why intimacy is about feeling seen, safe, wanted, and connected—not simply talking or having sex.
Jenn also explores what emotional intimacy actually looks like, why physical intimacy is about much more than sex, how the two influence each other, and why couples can become stuck waiting for the other person to make the first move toward connection. You'll learn how to identify the kind of intimacy you're missing and communicate your needs in a way your partner can actually understand.
Whether you're dating, engaged, married, or feeling disconnected in a long-term relationship, this conversation will help you understand what closeness really means, recognize where your relationship may be struggling, and begin rebuilding intimacy through small, intentional moments of connection.
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