Emotional Intimacy!

Everyone wants to feel loved and accepted. It is the basis of a happy life. The connections we make are ultimately the most important part of our lives; not our achievements.

Being around affirming, loving, positive people is important to your well-being. People who are negative or critical of you are life-draining. Remember, you choose your relationships. Choose wisely.

I love this Oprah Winfrey quote: “Surround yourself with people who are going to lift you higher”. It keeps you honest about the company you keep.

Remember these 2 things about emotional intimacy:

#1 People who love and respect you will bring out the best in you.

#2 When you give love, you get love.

Help others, nurture others, be your warm self.  It’s like adding logs to a fire. That’s how to surround yourself with love. Give of yourself- your heart, your time. Be generous with your emotions.

Emotional intimacy  is about taking action. Here are 5 tips to add love to your life:

1. Call 3 family members and tell them how much you appreciate them and how much they have meant to you. Be specific in what ways you admire them. Tell them stories about their impact on you.

2. Think of introducing one of your friends to someone in your “circle” that can help them in some way.

3. Do a favor for someone. Help someone with a move, help a friend organize their house or office, fix something in someone’s house, go shopping with someone, take their kid for a day. Give your time.

4. Share your knowledge with someone. For example, I am always helping give medical advice to a friend or family member or connecting them with the right doctor. My knowledge is a gift. Every one has significant knowledge of some sort to share;  a recipe, a tennis move, a handyman tip, an idea for a business etc.

5. Put distance between you and those that have a negative effect on you. It’s part of protecting the loving world you are building .

Remember, positive and loving energy is the key to your personal development. Give. Be affirming. Surround yourself with other people that “affirm” you.

As you give, don’t keep score (“I’ll give this if they give that” . That isn’t true giving)

Now watch… good things will happen and you are even closer to learning how to be happy. Your life will be enriched with new meaningful relationships.

Now follow these tips to get more emotional intimacy in your life and you will be closer to your happy zone!

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