Acknowledge that there is no other person in this world who is more deserving and qualified to share your most intimate thoughts, and need for affection . Grant special treatment and freedoms to your spouse that others are not privy to, remembering to touch and caress often. At times, a loving touch can say volumes more than the spoken word. Be honest with your selves and each other as to what are the obstacles you face in achieving intimacy in love and deep mutual friendship . If you have deleterious personal habits or use behavior crutches to hide behind, evaluate whether or not they are more important to hold on to than the priority of achieving the intimacy you desire.
Love can move mountains and change lives.
Remove the causes for the lack of intimacy. Work to resolve resentment, hurt feelings, unfulfilled desires, and negativity. As a result, you will make room for the growth of intimacy and friendship and the unpleasant symptoms of inter-relational stress will go away. A marriage thrives on the energy you bring into it . Balance your daily workload and make the adjustments necessary so you can share some of yourself with your spouse on a daily basis.